We spent Christmas Eve at mom and dad's house. As per tradition, mom made her delicious stuffed shells for lunch, then we opened our stockings and presents (rotating one at a time by age), we went to church, came back and enjoyed a delicious tenderloin sandwiches that dad made and a Happy Birthday Jesus cake. Then the kids got on their pajamas and everyone headed home so Santa could come. The pure excitement from Lily, Layne and Mullen made this year even more special!
Everything Layne got he said 'It's just what I wanted!' and he just beamed with excitement!
Mullen was into it too. Especially the reindeer food that was in his stocking!
They enjoyed helping each other open their presents!
Mullen sure was proud of his snow boots. Now we just need some snow!
Nonna and Poppa gave Layne a costume chest and he LOVED it. Here he is as a construction worker!
Mullen and Lily took a dance break!
Lily had been wanting some Lincoln logs, so she was thrilled when she opened this present!
And she is crazy for anything with horses!
Layne was pretty proud of his new shirt!
It wasn't planned, but it was a plaid kind of Christmas for us Mullen girls!
Logan got an awesome frame filled with the highlights of their farm family article.
Construction worker Layne came to the rescue when someone needed help opening their presents!
How cool is this Jared Vaughan original wooden guitar that Ray got from the Jones and the Jett's!
Mom loved her rain jacket
Costume change...train conductor Layne!
Mullen concentrating on a present!
Emily's cute shirt from Mullen. He gave me a Grizz shirt and I can't wait to wear it to a game soon!
Another costume change...Fire Chief Layne!
Resting before church!
This is the best pajama picture we could get with Nonna and Poppa and their Grands. Layne jumped up in Poppa's lap and the next second he wanted his mom. Oh to be Layne!
Ray and I enjoyed a quiet Christmas day at home by the fire with some homemade cinnamon rolls and breakfast pizza! This season has flown by, but has been filled with so many special memories to treasure!
