Christmas Eve

This year Christmas Eve was different from every previous year.  We usually have the big celebration at my parent's house but my dad was still recovering from his 4th major back surgery so we had to find another location.  My cousin offered to have it at her house which worked out perfect.  It was nice and roomy and everyone was still able to be together, minus my parents.  :-(

The Hernandez Family

My big old momma's boy.

Me and the hubs.

My cousin, sister, and niece cooking the feast.

The kids stayed in the upstairs playroom the entire day...which was kind of nice.  Adults downstairs, kids upstairs.

Caleb and Daddy checking out where Santa is on Mondo's phone.

The critters feasting.

Upstairs view of one of the tables.

This was also the first year that we only did presents for the kids.  I think it was a good idea...and so did the kids.

Ethan and his cousin Grant had a little dance-a-thon before we left.  So Funny!!

Another change this year was that we didn't spend the night at my parent's house.  We stayed home and Santa came to visit there.  Initally the kids were a little sad but it was kind of nice to have just our little family together on Christmas Eve.  We went out in the front yard to sprinkle the reindeer food so Santa could find us!

Caleb just had to taste it.  Oats and glitter.  Yuck.

Before bed the set out cookies and chocolate milk for Santa!