Christmas Eve

The traditional "Kids with a present sitting in front of the tree" pose. Unfortunately, the big snow storm kept the cousins from joining us and Brie was snoozing, so the only kid in the pic this year is Chelsea. We are very sad that we didn't get to see them yet this year. By the way, we still have tons of presents to exchange with them. If you are reading this Pam, when are we getting together? It's mid January already!

Proud Grandpa holding sleepy baby.

Our attempts at a family photo. You can see how cooperative the little ones were being. :S

Protective and concerned big sister

Are you smiling up there Chelsea? thinks Daddy as the photo is snapped. Brie has had enough.

Samantha and Kathy (and Kathy's uncle, not pictured) joined us for the festivities this year. They were very fun to have around. You can't have too many people at Christmas.

Needless to say, the four of us made out like bandits this year as far as presents goes. If you want more presents at Christmas time, just have a couple of kids. Everyone loves shopping for the little ones!

This one's for you, Denay. Auntie Beth was happy to receive Mario Brothers for the WII. We've all taken advantage of THAT gift, hehe.

One of the first gifts Chelsea opened was this cute fairy box which had a book in it. The book had to be read immediately, and then returned to it's home in the fairy box. Too funny.

Brie didn't miss out all ALL the fun. She got this Tinkerbell chair to go next to Chelsea's in the playroom. She liked sitting there watching us all for awhile. She's a little groggy here, having just woken up and finding lots of noise and commotion going on.

Attack of the video-taking BOW MONSTER!

A girl can never have too many babies to take care of. This one is now named Hannah. She's good friends with Tash.

Our take-home stash. Yes we are spoiled. We know this. We are very grateful for that fact. :)

Chelsea's real legs turned into stool legs! Ahhh!

Playing ring around the rosie with Chelsea. Brie is good at going along with things.

Another attempt at a family photo. This is the best one of just the four of us. I need to update our picture frames now that there are four of us. I guess this will do. I've yet to actually go in to a photographer and get them done. Maybe someday I'll get around to it.

We all stood around the kitchen counter eating dessert before heading home for the night. The girls are playing with a colorful lion toy that Brie got.

Just being a cute baby girl. Gotta love her!