After all of the hustle and bustle that takes over most of December, this is the time that makes it all worth it. We got a few quick pictures before heading out to Christmas Eve service.
Papa picked up Grandma to go to St. Catherine's and we went to Rancho for the candlelight service.
We had a little time before our dinner reservation at Francesca's so we went to check out the lights in Old Town. City Hall and the ice skating rink looked so pretty!
On Christmas morning, I made a breakfast casserole and some banana bread and we enjoyed a mellow morning before opening presents. Kaia was excited too!
The girls opened their stockings and did the traditional scratching of the lottery tickets. No big winners, but they each claimed a few dollars.
Papa got some new coffee, books, some movie passes and clothes
Grandma loved her new calendar and earrings and cap and gown picture of Taylor.
Matt got basketball tix, a My Pillow, some shirts, new pens, grill accessories and lots of little goodies. He especially loved that Taylor wrapped her Varsity soccer and academic letters for him!
Allison seemed to get all things Nike and sports related and she seemed quite happy! She is excited for some extra shopping with her gift cards and her upcoming trip to Disney.
Taylor got stocked up on some winter clothes and jackets for college and got a few things for her upcoming travel to Europe.
Even Kaia got some new toys and treats!
We spent most of the afternoon watching basketball games and doing this fun new puzzle, while waiting for dinner to be ready.
Done in 1 day!
After dinner, we ate pumpkin pie and played our new favorite game from the Brink's, Tripoly.
Merry Christmas to all!
