Twas the Night before Christmas

On Christmas Eve, we headed to the Fish side of the family, in order to celebrate with Opa (Paul), Gogie (Kathryn) and Uncle Andrew.  The kids were very excited to go to church and then head back, for dinner and presents.  Lil G was expecially excited to get a Jake & The Neverland Pirates Duplo set! Smunchie got several kitchen sets and lots of clothes.

 One of the neatest parts of Christmas had to be giving Opa and Gogie a new camera.  We were blessed to be able to give them a special gift, to thank them for their help with Rodger and Sarah's wedding, and, of course, for Christmas.

 Lil G and Smunchie made salt dough ornaments for the grandparents.

 After our time with the Fishes, we headed home for bed.  The kids were vistited by the "Christmas Elf", who brought new MATCHING jammies.  Smunchie was so excited that she kept doing a strange little dance.  After the kids were snug in their jammies, it was time for the traditional reading of "The Night Before Christmas".  Unfortunately, Smunchie wasn't too interested in sitting still and listening to the story.  But, there's always next year!

Christmas 2012- Part 2

 On Christmas Eve, we went over to Opa and Gogie's house, to celebrate the holidays.  It was fun and good times for all.  We enjoyed presents, food and togetherness.

Smunchie enjoyed the wrapping paper.

 Lil G helping Gogie open a gift from Uncle Andrew

 New hat for Uncle Andrew

 Mr. Potato Head pieces!

Mama and Smunchie, looking at the new gift from Uncle Andrew.

 Lil G showing off the gifts that he picked out for Smunchie- two new hats!

 Lil G and mama both got tiny tongs for Christmas!

 Aftermath of Christmas eve dinner :-)

 Yesterday, we had our traditional Christmas Eve time with the Fish side of the family.  We had a delicious lunch and opened presents.  Lil G had a BLAST!  He got to help everyone open gifts and was pretty excited to receive gifts of his own too!

Opening a new "Star Wars" lunch box from Uncle Andrew. 

So excited to get a new marble maze from Opa and Gogie!

 One of Lil G's favorite gifts of the day- his very own digital camera, from Uncle Andrew.

Helping mama open a new serger sewing machine. 

 A new lion towel: "ROAR!"

 Gogie

 Uncle Andrew

Lil G, checking out some new diaper covers for Baby Minnow.

 Opa

 Marble track!

Lil G, taking pics of the dada and the marble maze.

Thanksgiving Pt. 3

After naptime on Saturday, we headed out to the nursing home to have Thanksgiving dessert with Great Grandma Ann (Fish).  We brought two kinds of pie, cobbler, three kinds of whipped topping and coffee.  Never say we don't come prepared! 

 Great Grandma was so surprised to see us all and was genuinely delighted to see her only great grandson.  Lil G loved walking around and saying "hi" to everyone and showing mama and dada the ropes- Lil G visits almost weekly with Opa and Gogie but mama and dada had never been before.

 Lil G and his Great Grandma have such a wonderful bond.  We are so blessed to have her so nearby.

Heading back down for dinner and good-byes. 

Thanksgiving Pt. 2

 On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we headed to the Fish family celebration at Opa and Gogie's (Paul and Kathryn's) house.  We ate a delicious lunch with everyone, including Uncle Andrew.  There were lots of snuggles, laughs and leftovers!

We even had time to sneak in a family portrait!

Andrew, Gogie (Kathryn), Opa (Paul)
Dada (Greg), Lil G, Mama (Erin)

Christmas iwith the Fish Family

We got to spend all day on Christmas Eve with the Fish side of the family. We went to Opa and Gogie's new house and stayed there all day, enjoying each other. After naptime, Gavin got to open up his presents and enjoyed playing with each and every one!