I started the Christmas season wondering how I was going to fit eight people and all of our gifts in my living room on Christmas morning. My two step-sons were going to be joining my parents and my family this year. It was going to be cozy but we'd all fit.
Then I found out that my brother, Christopher would be coming with his girlfriend, Jeannie. Ten people. Cozier but fine.
Then I found out that my niece, Alexis, my nephew, Caleb and Jeannie's daughter, Brianna were coming. Thirteen people.
Thirteen people, a gazillion presents, one tree, a sofa, two chairs and two, little dogs. Beyond cozy!
Boy, did we have fun! It was loud and a tad chaotic but there was lots of laughter and story-telling. We even had one day of snow so that my brother could take the kids sledding. It really was a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I don't think any of us will ever forget it.
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| Dave, Asher, Nathanael and me on Christmas Eve. |
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| The Original Four- Dad, Mom, me and Chris on Christmas Eve. |
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| Together again- me and Chris on Christmas Eve. |
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| Caleb, Chris, Alexis, Brianna, Nathanael and Asher on Christmas Eve. |
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| My poor sofa bravely holding up a whole bunch of people! |
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| Christmas Eve. The kids are in bed, the presents are under the tree and Katie looks on! |
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| Christmas Day! Bright and early- a bunch of us scattered about. (Do you see Katie peaking out from behind Asher? That cracks me up!!!) |
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, too!
Danielle
Wowser! All looks fabulous - the more the merrier at Christmas. And a white Christmas too - lucky you! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emma! Happy New Year to you, too.
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