Ediger Christmas

It has taken awhile to get this post up.  It has been a CRAZY week.  Jeremy was out of town for half of it, and we had a lot going on in general.  We have almost made it to the end.  I am sure many can relate at this time of year. 

Last Saturday, we gathered at my parents’ place to celebrate Christmas.  We started by just hanging out, having small cinnamon rolls, and getting a little excitement out of the kids.  And, boy, were they excited!  We tried to get a few family photos as well.

        

We had a small ‘program” to start when people could share what they were thankful for or sing a song or show a talent.  Madison had been practicing a song from Sunday School.  She was too shy to sing it by herself, so I joined her in the song.  My mom also read a book to the kids – The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado.

Then, it was the kids turn to open and exchange.  They received presents from Grandma and Grandpa first.  Ellie received a Melissa and Doug house that she can ring doorbells and unlock doors with keys.  I think she will have a lot of fun with it, but we will have to work together for while.  She also got Elmo panties – super exciting!!  She also got a bird in a nest – a gift all the other grandkids received in a previous Christmas.

  

Madison received a mermaid Barbie and some Frozen themed panties from Grandma and Grandpa. 

    

The kids opened stockings.  Inside their stockings was an ornament from Myrtle Beach where mom and dad are taking all of us this summer!  They also got some spending money in there for the summer vacation.  Super cool!  After stockings, they exchanged gifts with their cousins.

    

The kids played (pretty well) for the rest of the afternoon while the adults spent some time exchanging and receiving gifts.  It made for a relaxing time for us.  In the evening, we ordered pizza to eat before heading home for some much needed sleep. 

Sunday, after church, we returned for a soup lunch. 

It was a good weekend of family.  Truth be told, we usually have a lot of fun just talking – and we talk about most anything – eating and playing games.  We are not a perfect family, but we find ways to endure despite conflicts and differences.  I look forward to another year of making memories.