Let the Christmas Celebrations Begin!

556303_10200350043337849_21384118_nWe started our Christmas celebrations with the Leeschs just a few days early.  Tom and Rose made a great dinner before the kids got to serve as the elves and passed out gifts. 

IMG_7325  IMG_7330 IMG_7340

IMG_7343It’s so great that they want to help handing out gifts.  It’s a great time for them to learn about giving to others. Their little faces lit up with every gift they got to hand off.

IMG_7350 IMG_7352 IMG_7360Grandma and Grandpa spoil all the grandkids. Alexis got more baby items and a Cinderella blanket among other girlie things.  Noah got pure boy toys including a chainsaw, bike and workbench.

IMG_7367 IMG_7387IMG_7403We also got Ethan a fishing pole and it’s pretty safe to buy Cole anything Vikings.

IMG_7414 IMG_7417 The adults draw names and give a short wish list, usually of things we need, such as clothes.  But we also started doing a $10 non-gender specific gift that we play a game to win.  This year, I won awesome marshmallow sticks with handles made out of antlers!

8862_10200170495730249_728574241_nIMG_7455

It was another great day to spend with family and be thankful for all we have and for everyone special in our lives.

Comments