Christmas 2009

I did not take too many pictures this year (how about none) - not sure why but I do want to document our activities.

Christmas Eve:
We attended a beautiful Mass at St. Norbert's at 4pm with most of my family.  Then, we headed to my sister Joanie's, for a delicious meal & gift opening.  The cousins pick names, and we go around the circle one at a time (just to add as much suspense as possible).  Rosie got a sweatsuit from Wilson, Anna received an art set from Alison, and Josephine opened the cutest pink croc boots I've ever seen from Caty.  Then, the adults played the following game with gifts.  It was silly but fun!  We each bought a $20 gift that we want & wrap it in a black trash bag.  Joanie opened them & we tried to write down which gift belonged to each person.  Whoever had the most correct won (oh, we each put in $5 to play).  Lauren, my niece, was the winner!

Christmas:
The kids woke up at 6:30, but we made them go back to sleep until Jo woke up at 7am.  Santa was good as usual!  Rosie & Anna both received Ugg boots & an iPod & a book.  They were very HAPPY!  Jo was a really good girl and opened 2 new cars for her Thomas train and her very own white board with new markers.  She was very happy too!  The girls also got a Wii from Grandma & Grandpa Carollo.  My parents gave them American Girl items and new shoes.  They were thrilled with all their gifts. 

Pete fixed our very own special omelets, and then we played with our gifts & watched the Disney parade on TV.  Jo loved watching the parade.  We got ready to go over to Aunt Becky's house & hang with the Carollo side.  It is very relaxing & great to see Rob & Heather & Denny & Judy as well as Grandma & Grandpa.  Becky's house is so wonderful for entertaining, and the food was so good. 

It was a very Merry Christmas & to make it more perfect, it snowed on Christmas Day!  A perfect ending....