Let the festivities begin! Smiling babies - check!
Happy Grandparents - Check!
and a relaxed Mommy and Daddy - check plus!
With all of these happy faces it could only be Christmas Eve at the Omer's. This year was extra special because both my Grandmothers and Auntie Karen and Uncle Martin flew down from Canada to spend the holiday in California!
Also traveling from a distance was Chris and his girlfriend Anja who came down from Seattle. ( I am not blaming them for bringing the rain but I am just saying it was 80 degrees the week before..) This was my first time meeting Anja and was everything and more that Chris had described. She was kind, funny, a great cook, and fit right in with the Omer clan.. and I think Addie and Reese found a real friend in her and would have loved to go back with them! It was really neat to finally meet Anja and we look forward to visiting them in the Spring or Summer!
The night is hard to recap because there were so many special moments. We had a fantastic homemade meal that was delicious! Thank you to all the hands that prepared it! Don't let this picture fool you, the girls did most the work :)
We also had lots of treats for dessert! This is a pie baked from scratch by Anja! It not only looks great but it tasted wonderful!
It was so much fun watching Addie play, dance, and laugh her way from one person to the next. With so many hands it was a night off for Kevin and I and we were able to catch up and chat with Adults without worrying about the happenings of the girls! Although at some point in the night a certain somebody was caught being a little "naughty"and tried to open a few presents before the big day! I wonder who that could be? Look closely she blends in very well!
But luckily she was soon distracted by the arrival of....
Yes that is Mrs. Omer to-be in her best red and white attire! She figured Addie was scared of the big guy so why not try Mrs. Claus! And it worked Addie was a big fan! Thank you Auntie Magee!
After dinner and dessert the party continued upstairs where we sang carols and danced to the merry music from the piano, thanks to Grandma Dot (and at times her Great Grand-daughter)
Everyone participated in the singing !
I wonder where Addison gets her love of dancing from?
Magee's Mom Jeffrey and Step-Dad Pete also joined in on the fun!
Christmas Eve was all about family, friends, food, and great music. It was a magical evening, although we missed everyone in Fresno, it was a very memorable night ! Typically we would go to the midnight service at church but this year Kevin and I attend the family one at 4:00 because we thought it would be to late for the girls. It turned out to be the right decision because after leaving the party Santa's little elves were up very late helping prepare for the big day! Addie and Reese we love you very much and can't wait to celebrate Christmas Day with you! Looks like there was still time for Addie to be a little naughty to her sister...
Good thing she made up for it with a nice kiss and hug!!
I love this post!! What a busy Christmas Eve! Your family is so great. I remember the MANY Christmas Eves we spent with the Omers. One of the best memories is your dad dressing up as Santa and coming in to deliver gifts to all of the neighbor kids. What a trooper! Maybe next year Addie won't be so scared of Santa... although it will be Reese's turn to be scared... oh the joys of two babes!! :o)
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