Christmas 2010

Christmas around here is not just a day or two event...it is a multiple week affair. With 5 different celebrations, it takes some planning, but it is seriously fun. People often gawk when they hear our Christmas plans, but we love it...lots of family=lots of fun.

This year, our first celebration was with my dad's side of the family. We celebrated at my step-sister, Lisa's house. It was a fun day followed by a late night filled with laughs.

Charlotte and Addison wearing (what is probably) every single necklace Aunt Lisa owns. Notice the hole in Addison's tights. Kyle learned an important lesson...don't pull the little tufts on little girl's tights.

My brother, David, keeping the fire going.

Kyle and Dad watching some football.

My sis, Erin, and her youngest, Sam.

The boys' "table".

Our next celebration was our family at home. This was the first year we have been at home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since Kyle and I have been married. It will be a tradition we try to stick to.

Christmas Eve...getting ready to open a present before bed.

The kids in their new jammies (the presents they opened).

Christmas morning before going in the living room.

After a relaxing morning at home, we headed to Kyle's brother's house for our 3rd Christmas. We always have fun with Kyle's brothers. One thing that this part of the family has that no other part does...older cousins. Older cousins=a break for Momma!!

Kolbi and Kyndal are so good with the kids. They played and played with Addison and Jake. It was so fun to watch them interact.

What are the McIntosh brothers talking so intently about???

A recipe for Beef Curry...our Christmas meal this year. Kevin made their mom's recipe.

I may or may not have made a cheesy joke about "How many McIntosh's does it take to make beef curry?" after taking this picture. :)

The girl cousins waiting to open presents.

Our next Christmas celebration was with the Morris clan. There always seems to be one place where I fail to take many pictures. This year, it was at the Morris'. Though there aren't many pictures, it was a great time together. The Morris house always feels like home.

Jake and Addison in their new jammies courtesy of Aunt Tally.

Jake, with his new boy stuff!!

The only picture I have of some of the Morris group...like I said, I did a terrible job of taking pictures.

Our last Christmas was with my mom's side of the family. We celebrated at our house over New Year's weekend.

Eating New Year's snacks.

The noise-makers were a huge hit. They mysteriously disappeared the next day...hmmmm.

Aiden and Caleb with the noise-makers on New Year's Eve. The kids celebrated their "midnight" at 8:30. They totally didn't get it, but were all about making some noise!

My momma and her kids.