Granny and Pop's Christmas!

Here is Christmas in photos. Pete's siblings all came from various parts of the country to granny and pop's. There were 21 of us all staying at the house. It really is such a good time and no one has to leave so conversations and visiting and playing can just happen and does not have to be interrupted. We arrived on Christmas day and quickly we were into rehearsal for caroling, something new for my kiddos. Just before dark we were off and to the neighbors we went singing all the way. It was a nice time and we were quite the crew making our way down the street. We were greeted at doors with warm smiles and words of thanks. My parents also had carolers at their door this year as well, who knows maybe caroling will come back.














I have to include unwrapping gifts. That Granny has the best eye for wrapping paper and a true talent with the bows. We awoke the 26th to Christmas granny and pop style. It is so pretty and such a neat Christmas celebration. Makayla's only gift request this Christmas was a guitar, that was one happy girl!
We were able to sneak in a few gifts for granny and pop as well!

Craft time was a constant activity going on for the week.
PJ and Brie LOVE PJ new truck, even came in the correct colors according to him!
Makyala on the carosel is in the wrong spot, I apologize, however I am not so bright and do not know how to move it! sorry. Anyway, we did a family picture at the mall and it turned out very nice!!! it could be a huge challenge to get 9 kids age 5 and under to look at the camera and not be crying but they all did AWESOME!! a promised carousel ride happened post photo session.
We managed to get in a trip to the ice skating rink, a trip to the pool, out to lunch at a fantastic Mexican restaurant as a group, and we made it to the library. I grabbed a photo of the godparents from Pete's side to compliment the one from my side with the kiddos, my camera did not cooperate this time, sorry for the dark spot.
Ended out the week before our departure we sang a happy birthday to pop who's special day is the 4th. We were able to surprise him with a Notre Dame football ticket for the fall as some of the family is moving there soon!

All of this being said it was a fantastic week and we want to say a HUGE thank you to granny and pop! You both are such wonderful people and we love spending time with you. May God bless you in 2012!