We gathered at 9am at mom and dad’s house. We indulged in coffee cake (aka dessert for breakfast), took the standard family pictures, and waited for the festivities to begin. (still need to get the other families…)
Grandpa read the Christmas story from his dad’s Bible, a reminder of how faith begins as a nugget that we pass on to our kids before they embrace it as their own one day (we pray!).
Then, instead of unwrapping gifts, we started with stockings this year. Grandma passed out a summary/timeline of memories of trips we have taken as a family over the years.
Then, we were put into teams to put together a corner of a puzzle. Once we had completed our corner, the teams joined the puzzles together to reveal the big gift – a summer trip as a family to Orange Beach, Alabama! Oh my was everyone excited!
Then, as teams, we planned ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. It will be a lot more planning to come, but it was a start.
After that excitement, we went around the circle opening gifts. Madison received some cute Converse shoes she was very excited about!
And Ellie was gifted a pig trinket and a treehouse Lego set – also excited!
We enjoyed ham balls, cheesy potatoes, bread, salad, etc for lunch.
Then headed to the gym to burn off some energy. No one was hurt or injured in the play this year, so I figure that is a win. We played knock out, various basketball games, volleyball passing, scootering, and more. Jeremy brought my Christmas tree outfit and had some fun with that.
The day ended with a light supper, gift card exchange (adults), and farewells. It is always too fast, but just right.
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