Christmas Eve 2010

This year, the kids got into "Christmas prep" more than in the past. We made one paper chain last week, and all of a sudden Gavin wanted to make more. We made about 5 chains. He chose the colors, decided their order, and decided when they had enough links to be complete. Then he hung them on the tree. We used tape to put them together - no glue or staples!

The kids colored on their cards for their grandparents:




They also hung candy canes on the tree. Evie hung up one and she was done; Gavin hung - and broke - several!



Evie and Daddy read Mater Saves Christmas, and played with all the coordinating cars:

After naps, we got dressed up to go over to Grandma & Grandpa Cordes' house:

Evie was happy that Grandma had chips for her!

Uncle David and Auntie Di, my favorite siblings:

Gavin saw that there was cheese set out with Grandma's "snackies," and was eager to try it. It turned out to be a sharp provalone that he ended up spitting out, but hey, he tried it! It just wasn't the cheddar/mozzarella blend he is used to having at home. (Auntie Di didn't particularly care for the provalone either.)

We couldn't get all of us together in front of the tree, so this year our Christmas family picture is on the couch:

Grandma's table:

Gavin kept a close eye on Grandma's salt and pepper shakers during dinner:

Evie looks on as Uncle Brad reviews the "Legendary Twins 2010 Calendar:"

Gavin swims through the wrapping paper and boxes:

Auntie Di and Uncle Kevin:

The kids had a wonderful time and got a lot of nice new clothes from Grandma. Stay tuned for more of the twins' holiday festivities!