We spent Christmas Eve with Rob's family - his mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, nieces and nephew. We also had two guys from church come over for lunch. We had a great time. Then we were off to our Christmas Eve Service at church.

Here's Carolyn opening her picture calendar.I had it made a Kinkos. It's a great hit with grandparents. If you ever make one, expect to continue the tradition forever.

Is this the face of a happy grandmother or what?



Here's Uncle Brian opening his large and heavy package! It's a new tool box.











We wanted to continue the tradition of being home on Christmas morning. Here are some shots of the boys opening some of their gifts from us.



















Then we headed to my hometown to spend time with my family. We were there for two days. My brother and sister-in-law had friends in from San Diego who also have twin boys. They'll be two in March. So, 4 toddler twins + 1 fluffy, white dog + 1 4th grader + 1 16 year old + a broken kitchen sink + a stomach bug = craziness. At one point we heard Adam (the 4th grader) exclaim, "I just want some alone time!" We would have stayed longer if Jonathan hadn't figured out how to get out of the Pack-n-Play at 4:00 in the morning.

Tired Jonathan and Grandpa


Tired Henry and Rob




This is my oldest nephew, Drew, trying to wrangle both boys. Don't worry! He didn't drop anyone.





Here's all four toddlers getting out of the house for a little while. Adam volunteered to help Jill and Craig keep everyone in the yard...or at least out of the road!





This is my brother, my dad, and Rob.




My nephew, Adam




Time for a snack of goldfish and milk. Yum, Yum!


My dad and me




Grandpa with Henry and Jonathan