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A Traditional Christmas Eve

Due to Derek's work schedule it has been about 5 years since we have been able to spend a traditional Christmas Eve with his family. His two days off this week just happened to land on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, so we were excited to head to Dighton, along with my parents, to have dinner at his grandparents house.

This year I made a point to take as many family pictures as I could. Having everyone together this year was a gift that I want us to remember.


S&Z were so great for most of the night. They had a blast playing with Uncle Larry,


We did sticker books in the basement,


And they helped pass out all of the presents.


They kept everyone (and themselves) entertained with lots of ring around the rosie!


We didn't get home until 10:30p and the kids were beyond beat. They snuggled on the couch while we got the plate of cookies ready for Santa and pulled out "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to read before bed.


Since they went to bed at 11:00, I'm not sure how many visions of sugarplums danced in their heads :) Pictures of Christmas Day coming soon!

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