MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Our children arrived around 1pm this afternoon, and mom came over a little bit before that. 

I put a rib roast into the oven about the same time (first time trying to cook one of those).

We snacked on some cheese/crackers, spinach dip, celery, carrots, shrimp cocktail and chips/salsa

and then got right into the Opening of the Gifts :0)

We always have fun doing that, but who doesn't, right?

I'm always amazed at the thoughtfulness behind the gifts and how grateful everyone always is. 

The babies were AWESOME! They ate on time 

and took their naps so they weren't too tired to enjoy the day. 

Hannah is growing up into such a sweet young lady. So thoughtful and kind. 

We just had such a lovely day! Lord, I am so grateful!!!
Here are some highlights of the day:
What the big guy didn't finish

There were a lot of presents but there are a lot of us, ha ha

Look at these little sweethearts with their snowmen shirts
(the matching thing was not planned, but Grandma Dee LOVES snowmen
especially these two :0)

 Ethan's Guitar

 A new Lalaloopsy Doll for Hannah

 An adorable mirror for Sarah

 Milli opening a treat

 Manny getting some new clothes

 ANOTHER Lalaloopsy 

 A musical band kit for Ethan

 A funny gift to Hannah from Papa 

 An official "Bus Driver" shirt for Manny

 Manuel and Sarah

 Mark & Meg with a new TV 

 My mom trying to figure out what she's opening (it's a new monitor for her computer)

 AND a new keyboard

 Hannah practicing with her new Karaoke machine from Uncle Mark and Aunt Mimi

 Sarah with her new walker/stroller

 She knew what to do :0)

 Our dinner...Prime Rib. First time I've ever prepared this and it turned out great!

 Sweet Sarah with her mama

 Grandma Helen with the Great-Grandchildren

and the Grandchildren, too

 Hannah & Uncle Mark getting a workout with Just Dance

 Yeah baby!

I hope you had a beautiful day, too!
"...and I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!