Christmas Eve is at Nana, Papa Jim's and Papa Winnie's. The whole Coombs crew gathers for kiddo gift exchange and a fun Yankee swap for the adults. Again, the best part is all of the kids running around. I think there were 14 under the age of 18 this year.
Christmas morning is at our house (Nana, Papa Jim, Uncle Tom and Mimi joined us as well). Madeline was up at 4am! She was so excited this year about Santa. She informed us that there were 28 presents under the tree, but by the time Nana got there she had decided that there were "like over a hundred" under there. She was thrilled that Santa had eaten her cookies. From 4-6 she played with her fabulous Island Princess Vanity. She crashed for a bit at 6 (thank goodness).
In the afternoon we gather with the Finley side for another wild swap. This year we did recycled gifts which was quite entertaining. I forgot the camera for this gathering (Shocking, I know). The problem with this gathering is that it is at Aunt Darcy's house, which means we come home with lots of hand-me-down toys - thanks a lot Aunt Darcy ;o)
I am so very grateful that Max was home for Christmas. I know a lot of Moms were waiting for legals last year, and I cannot imagine how hard that must have been. When we got home, I just kept on saying that I didn't realize how stressed out I was until I wasn't anymore. This holiday was so very wonderful with our whole family together. Amen.
Barbie Island Princess was a big hit! 
Myles is all outfitted with his new Helmet
I can't believe they held still long enough for this!
Some of the Coombs crew
Max and Bryell
Myles and Auriana
Grammie and Grampy
We tried to get all 6 of them. I'm hoping Missy's are better.
My boys - Being boys
Nana and her babies
They were playing "bedtime" and reading to each other :)
4 comments:
It looks like you had a great Christmas! Happy New Year!
I love the pics!!! Now that the holiday hussle is over we can get together :) I have been thinking of you guys often!!
Hugs
Merry Christmas, Labontes! I keep thinking of last year at this time, when we were still waiting to find out who our children were -- and now they're with us! Happy New Year,
-- Nancy
Max is a complete doll! So glad you had a good Christmas with him!
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