Christmas was at home again in Indianola. Grandpa Mark and Grandma Dawn came to visit an the kids were ecstatic with the joys of Christmas. We got a real treat this year in the form of Aunt Diane, Uncle Ken, and Amanda joining us for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.
Christmas Eve was at our house: Our family, Grandpas Mark and Les, Grandmas Dawn and Kathy, Diane, Ken, Amanda. We did asparagus soup, delicious salad, and gourmet pizzas: Crab and Asparagus, Pesto Chicken Bacon, Pesto Veggie, and Chorizo Meat Lovers all on gluten-free crust. Everything turned out great and it was so much fun involving all my guests in the prep work!!
I made Matt his annual Christmas shirt with help from the kids. Somehow I didn't get a picture of it on him at Christmas!!! Here's the shirt. I'll see if somebody else has a picture of him modelling the shirt.
Christmas morning at our house was as chaotic as expected. Lots of toys and mess and fun. We took a break in the middle and had cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy to refuel and re-energize for more present opening! I believe Olivia was finally opening the last of her presents on 12/27. She knows how to make the fun last.
The kids and I headed to Bellingham mid-week to celebrate Christmas with Andy, Joanna, and Henry who were sticking to Bellingham waiting for the new baby's arrival. Matt unfortuntaley came down with a cold and had to stay home. :( We had a great time playing with toys and watching the kids interact. We visited an amazing indoor play cafe that all enjoyed.
What a wonderful time we had with all our family this year. We are trully blessed to be surrounded by so much love.
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