Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Eve 2011

We always celebrate Christmas Eve at my parent's house with my Dad's Brother & his family.
My dad actually came to America from Norway when he was 6 years old, so we have always celebrated with Norwegian Christmas customs.

This is my Uncle Roy, Aunt Anne, Cousin Erik & his daughter Lilly.
My aunt always brings the desserts, which always includes rice pudding with raspberry sauce...whoever gets the almond in their pudding wins the marsipan pig. My sister Sherry was the lucky winner this year!

Since I was little Santa & his elf helpers passed out the presents. We always sing her comes Santa Clause & he knocks at the door. My kids got to play the parts this year.

Libby

Jazzy & Zack were the reindeer helpers this year!

Sophie LOVED Santa...

I think she new it was her favorite sister, Libby!

She is such a happy baby...we can't get enough of her smiles & growls!

I think Bailey & Dallin liked their new combs...

Steve & Zack

Best buds...Shelly & Tyler
We always eat our yummy dinner & hang out.

Dad, Shane & Denette

We also celebrate Dave's birthday each Christmas Eve.

Happy Birthday Dave!
When we asked how old he was this year he replied, " 18 forever!"

Then the kids all get to open a gift from their parents...new pajamas.

Jazzy, John & Josh

John & Josh got matching ones this year!

My kids...Zack, Libby, Sophie & Tyler
Unfortunately, Shane had already left when remembered to take pictures of the new P.J's.
Luckily for them...they missed my laugh attack! I was laughing so hard tears were streaming down my face!
It started out normal & progressed to CRAZY!!

The group picture.
Then I told them to do a silly face & we got this....

And This...

And this....

And This...

Then we took one of just the boys...

This is were the laugh attack started!

Silly turned to SCARY...

A little joking around...

Look at the fear on Tyler's face as he cuddles into Josh!

Oh Boy, They crack me up!

Then we headed home & put out our cookies & salad for Santa & his Reindeer...
With so much excitement that Santa was on his way!

2 comments:

Rebecca said...

LOVE that family picture at the top! Very nice! :)

Shelly said...

Hey did you get those cookies out of the garbage at the Andersen Party?? ha ha I guess what Santa doesn't know won't hurt him!!!!! love you guys that was the funniest time ever!!