Christmas Dinner at Lindsay's

We also had the tradition of a nice gift exchange and dinner at Lindsay's house the week before Christmas. The gift exchange is similar to White Elephant in that you can steal, except the gifts are something that you would want to receive. We scored some great ceramic knives and a cutting board. It was a lovely dinner, good conversation, food and games.

Susan

Kerry and Beti

Steven

Dory

Holly and Sharon

Steve and Janet

Christmas Eve

We had our tradition of homemade pizzas for Christmas Eve. Holly, Angie, Janet and Cis came over to help eat. The pizzas were awesome. We let Cooper open one present that evening and he chose the one Larkin gave him. Here is he opening the gift.

 Super Cool!

Cissy stopped by to give Cooper her gift.

Rosey and Rosario

Janet and Rosario

Christmas Dinner

We had our annual Christmas prime rib dinner at Janet's house Christmas evening. Cooper had a couple more gifts to open there. Dinner was delicious, games were had and conversation was aplenty.

Connie, Susan and Sue

 Holly and Angie

 Janet (Host with the Most)

Christmas Pictures

Here are some pictures from Christmas, opening the presents.

Santa's gift, Imaginext Aircraft Carrier

Another Santa gift, Imaginext Airplane with Rosey

Sharon excited for the gift opening to commence!

Yay! Money from Mom and a calling card.

Hot chocolate from Florida Mom!!

PlayMobil from Auntie Sonya

PlayMobil from Alexander and Adam

Monogrammed mugs for the Rose's

Monogrammed letter openers from Frances.

Travel mug

 Serving bowls from the Rose's

Efren and Rosario (and Riley)

Efren and Amanda

Efren's Game Chair

Sharon's fridge

Efren's TV

Over

"Christmas is over," said Cooper. We took down our tree and decorations inside the house yesterday. We had an excellent holiday, Rosey, Rosario and Efren were with us for two nights. Cooper loved having them here and hated to see them go on Monday.
Cooper woke up Christmas morning humming at 7am and we are not sure if he was sleeping or awake. He woke us at 7:42am with, "I wonder if Santa ate his cookies." With that he jumped out of bed and ran into the living room. He saw all the presents and said, "Oh my goodness! Mommy come quick you have to see this." I will post some pictures of Christmas soon. 
This week Sharon is busy working on the bathroom and storage spaces. Almost all the sheet rock is up and we bought the tile for the shower and floor. Cooper and I have been staying busy too, we went swimming yesterday, playdate Wednesday and some lounging around today. I am excited for the weekend, more family time! Oh and of course the Rosebowl, Go Badgers!!!!!