This year instead of exchanging sibling gifts in my family we found a family in need and provided gifts to them. My sister-in-law was great to make the contact and organize the activity. We shopped for a family that had 5 boys to get them gifts and we included a ham, turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and cookies for a treat. Then we got together as a family and wrapped the presents. Then the young kids ding-dong-ditched it outside their door. I am really glad we did it!
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve was spent making goodies with our little family. Then we had a simple dinner at my mom's house - ham, potatoes, veggies, etc. It was my mom, Mindee, and us. We attempted a gingerbread train, but the decorating with candies didn't work out so well. Of course Christmas isn't complete without a little singing around the piano!
Then Kelley, Seoul, and I went to look at lights around some neighborhoods. Seoul loves the choo choo trains that are lit up! She identified Santa Claus everywhere and asked for more. At home she wrote a letter to Santa with Kelley's help and picked out cookies to leave out. We even left a red light bulb on Santa's plate in case Rudolph needs a spare :) Of course Seoul got to open one gift and she happened to open Sponge Bob jammies, which were a huge hit (thanks Dubbee)!
CHRISTMAS DAY
Seoul woke up around 7:30 AM, as usual. We got her excited to go see what Santa brought her... the big gift was an easel, which she loves! Then it was on to stockings and other gifts. She had fun unwrapping presents and played with everything before opening another gift. It was such fun with a toddler!
Late that morning we had brunch at Evan & Dana's house... always a delicious spread where we eat far too much! We did gift exchange with the aunts/uncles/nieces/nephews/parents.
After visiting and playing there for a while, the family split into their separate ways. We went home and Kelley prepared a fabulous of meal of what he calls "Turacon" - bacon wrapped turkey. Supposedly his grandma used to make it. It was a small piece of heaven! We also had potatoes, homemade gravy, homemade rolls, veggies, and cider. MmMm! (Unfortunately we failed to get a picture of the final COOKED product - oops!)
My dad visited with us for a while. Seoul wanted back into her Sponge Bob jammies and she just played with Grandpa. Good times!
It was such a nice Christmas! I am so appreciative of how blessed we are. It's nice to really reflect on the birth of our Savior and what He has done for us.
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Looks like you guys had a great holiday! Seoul looks so big and I love her in pig tails!!
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