We are beyond blessed to have family so near to share holidays and even everyday with some of them. This Christmas week was filled with family, laughter, gifts, food, and making memories.
Sunday
I convinced Brent that we should open our gifts at home Sunday since we had a busy week ahead. (I am always looking for a reason to open gifts sooner than later...I LOVE giving gifts:)) We're very low key at our house for gifts since we celebrate so much with extended family.
 |
| Luke in his new Seahawks jersey |
Monday
My grandparents and cousin were in town for some appointments at Mayo, so we went out to dinner at
Chester's for some extra time with my cousin who was in town from California.
Tuesday - Christmas Eve
After work, we headed to Albert Lea for the annual Green family Christmas and birthday (Grandpa's) celebration. If I remember correctly, I have spent every Christmas Eve at my grandparent's since was born. Christmas Eve in their basement, gathered around the Christmas Tree and built in bar filled with food, is my idea of Christmas Eve:) It was a special treat to have my cousin, Jamie, in town from California for Christmas this year.
This year, since we had plans on Christmas Day in Rochester, we decided to drive home Christmas Eve night after the festivities. It was a slow, cautious drive since it had been snowing since late afternoon, but we made it safely.
 |
| Driving home from Albert Lea Christmas Eve night |
 |
| Both out like lights:) |
Wednesday - Christmas Day
We spent Christmas Day at our house with the Picker family this year. It was a lovely, relaxing day and couldn't have gone more smoothly. (With seven grandkids ranging from baby to tween, it can get a bit crazy to fit naps, eating, gift opening, etc into one day;)) It was also a beautiful Christmas Day with the fresh snow form the night before.
Thursday
Back to work for Brent and I, so the kids got to spend the day with Papa and Gma. Luke and Gma went to Walking with Dinosaurs. By Thursday night, however, Luke was run down and started throwing up:(
Friday
Ended up being a day home for myself and the kids with Luke recuperating.
 |
The night after Christmas, Luke got sick
so Friday was a day of rest |
 |
Snuggling playing Xbox
(Nora just pretends to play;)) |
Saturday
We celebrated with Beckmanns on Saturday and had a day filled with crafts, games, gifts, and good food. The ladies all made monograms for our last names wrapped in fabric and embellished. Luke and Bridget worked on a gingerbread house and most all of us did some coloring with Nora at some point throughout the day:)
 |
Crafts and Cranberitas:)
A sneak peek at my partially finished monogram |
Sunday
Sunday was our day of R&R before beginning another work week. We assembled toys, found homes for our new gifts around the house, and enjoyed our time together.
 |
| Lego assembly |
 |
| Enjoying the new toys |
 |
| Playing with her new toys while wearing her new coat:) |
 |
| Pushing her new stroller around the house |
 |
| What a little momma:) |
2013 Christmas will certainly be remembered fondly for years to come!
Check out our
Shutterfly site for full photo albums from our Christmas Celebrations.
Wow you really did have a full week, all of your festivities sound so fun! Did anyone else get Luke's 'bug". Nora is getting a jump start on being a good mommy, just like her momma!
ReplyDeleteLove it that she wants to wear the new coat in the house. She sure is a big girl, working cash registers and taking care of babies :-). Hope Luke is feeling better.
ReplyDelete