Monday, January 18, 2010

Catch-Up Post X: Christmas Eve with the Brownes and the Mainprizes

When we were at Danny's mom's house for Emily's first birthday, Barb announced that she wanted the family to get together for Christmas Eve. We were thrilled to be included in that invitation. We shared that we had family coming out and she re-iterated that everyone was invited. So, on December 24th we headed over to Barb's house for a Christmas Eve family dinner and visiting.

The feeding frenzy--there was a lot of food!
Barb's living room was ready for the masses
Ethan informed J that he (J) was sitting next to him while they ate. J was obedient. ;-) Ethan LOVES J--it was cute seeing him watch out and direct J.
The buddies
Emily with Grandpa Mainprize. Notice the "prober" finger she is using to check out Santa.
Debbie and J relaxing
Ethan opening the new kitchen that Grandpa and Grandma Mainprize got him and Emily
Nana Barb loved her new scotch tape dispenser
The Mainprize family
Emily crawling through the new tunnel thing that Nana Barb gave her and Ethan
Danny and Stef having some fun opening a gift
Fun on the "sit & spin"
Ethan and Debbie reading a new book
Me!
Our family Another Browne Family portrait
It was a nice evening and we are so thankful to Barb for including us!
We love the Mainprize family.
Later that evening, Dave and I, and J and Debbie read the Christmas story together and then J read us "The Night Before Christmas". We then retired and waited for Santa's arrival.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good-Night!

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