Christmas Day Celebrations

Christmas Day (if we are in Minnesota) is traditionally spent with my mom's side of the family.  This year (like most years) we went to my Aunt Lynn and Uncle Rob's house.  We are so thankful they are willing to host since this group (much like my dad's family is rather large.  It was a great time chatting with everyone and catching up since some of these family members I hadn't seen in quite some time since we did not travel over Christmas last year.  Our feast was Mexican themed and had some yummy food!  Like just about every place we traveled to over Christmas, this was also not a baby safe place and because Elsie is as a busy, busy little girl we were not able to sit and relax and visit as much as I would have liked but we did still enjoy our time.  Here are some random photos from the afternoon.

My Grandma June (Dad's Mom).  For as long as I can remember, she had joined us with my mom's family to celebrate on Christmas Day.  

Something must have been interesting on the phone

Grandpa and Piper

The past few years my Aunt Lynn puts together a craft for the kids to do after dinner.  Such a neat idea and the kids love it!

This is my cousin's little girl Charlee...She is so adorable!!!

Charlee's big brother Brody

My cousin Anne's little girl Ava

Daddy and Elsie playing with her stack cups (she loves these toys)

Tyler, Rob, and Brent

Like Father, Like Son in their argyle sweaters

Grandpa with his girls.

Baby Piper

Argyle must be the style of the season :)

I also tried to get pictures of the families that were there but I started a little bit late and missed a few that left earlier in the afternoon.  Maybe next time I will get everyone!

My cousin Joe, his wife Elisa and thier little boy Tony.  They also have a little one on the way! 

Our family with Grandma Opal

Chris, Charlee, Brent, and Brody

The Whole Fam with Grandma Opal

My mom with her mom, sister Janice, brother Rob, and sister Cathy.  Missing was her brother Jim who lives in Florida. 

My Aunt Janice and my Grandma Opal

Stub and Cathy with Grandma

My Aunt Cathy with her son and his family, Stub, and Grandma

Aunt Lynn and Uncle Rob with their family

The whole family with Grandma June

Tony and Grandma June

My cousin Anne, her husband Chris and their youngest:  Hayden and Ava

These two are the youngest of my cousins:  Emily and Tyler