First Christmas

The Twins had a wonderful first Christmas with the Cordes and Cermak families, spending Christmas Eve (day) at Grandma and Grandpa Cordes' house, and spending Christmas Day at our townhouse with the Cermak clan. All of the photos from the two days are uploaded here, and a few select ones are posted below.

We had learned our lesson from Thanksgiving that staying late meant cranky babies, so we started the days much earlier. Instead of arriving at 5:30PM, the presents had been opened, dinner was eaten and we were heading back home by 6:00PM, which worked out really well for the kids nap schedule. Grandpa Cordes grilled some delicious roast beef and pork for Christmas Eve, and for brunch on Christmas Day, Clare and her boyfriend Steve baked some bread and cheese sandwich rolls with roast beef and ham.

The twins were definitely the big winners of the night as far as presents go. I think they received more outfits than I've bought for myself in the past year! Of course, they're all adorable and they're wearing some of their new sleepers today.

Evie is checking to make sure her hair looks good for the family photo.

Evie (elf in training!) and Gavin.

We just couldn't get them to stop fussing for this photo!

The Cordes Clan

The Cermak Clan

Godfathers Brad and David with Evie.

Grandpa Cermak chatting with Evie.

Grandman Cordes with Gavin. Vesele' Vanoce!

Sharon and Nana Cermak with an afternoon snack.

The rest of the photos of Babies' First Christmas are on Flickr. Click here!