We started our Christmas on the 23rd this year. Eski had her annual Christmas bash where all the parents bring food, and Santa comes to deliver one gift to each of the kids! The food was good, and it is always fun to socialize with the parents a little bit!
--My kids were of course were the first to dig in--
--JJ and Xander were being silly--
--Baby Grace (not really a baby anymore :)--
--silly kids again--
--Macie--
--halfway through the evening Santa came!!--
--the kids who weren't scared sat in for a picture--
--Kenna anxiously awaiting her present!--
--getting her gift!--
On top of Santa's gift, the kids each drew a name of another child. So each kid got two gifts that night. It was a good time! Eski of course made amazing goodies and we left with full bellies!
That evening the kids spent the night at Gona and Baca's so that Josh and I could do some last minute present completion. This year we made gifts for the people that we drew. I sent Adam some homemade apple caramels and Kenna made Gavin a picture frame. Josh and his dad put together a giant hawkeye and state metal frame (which Denny welded) and Josh made a framed wooden carving with their last name that sat in the metal frame. It was awesome (going to try and post a picture.) He also made his parents a picnic table, and we had to finish the now famous Skinner calendars for our parents.
That evening we headed to Gona and Baca's to have just a immediate family Christmas. We always have pasta and this year we were spoiled with Tali's lasagna! Those culinary classes are really paying off!
--these were actually taken at thanksgiving, but fitting for now--
--opening gifts--
--they got matching hats--
--Zachey was digging the lasagna--
--and kenna too--
Christmas morning we had a blast at our house playing with what santa brought! I will do a separate post for that since all of the photos are on Josh's iphone. Both blankies and camera were left at Gona and Bacas...not sure what was more tragic actually!
That afternoon we headed over to Gona and Baca's again for the Mace Christmas. We had a great meal again and got to open more presents (man we are so spoiled!) We also do the Chinese christmas which was pretty funny....the highlight this year was Monster!
--more present opening--
--kenna and kitty--
--with Gona--
--kitty with Grandma Great--
--and with uncle mike--
--check out the boots....my goodness--
As usual we had such a great Christmas....what a wonderful family we have! And while I missed being away from my side this year, I do feel fortunate to live so close to so many of Josh's family, especially this time of year!!!
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