Christmas #1 of 4

On Saturday, we all got together with my dad's side of the family to celebrate Christmas a little early. My uncle's work schedule only allows him to be home a couple of days here and there, so we had to grab some time when we knew he could make it.

It was great to see my aunt, uncle and cousins again. My oldest cousin's little girls are too adorable, and all the kids had a good time playing together. Zoe really liked having girls around to play with! The best part was getting to spend some time with my grandparents. They are the sweetest people in the whole world, and they love the kids so much.

Me-ma was singing to Zoe, and she loved it.

Zoe and Pa-pa were watching Frosty the Snowman together.

While we were waiting to eat, Grammy told the kids the story of Jesus' birth.

We ate lots of delicious food (Mexican-themed Christmas lunch this year!), and then we had a time of opening gifts.

New jackets for the boys...

Zoe got a super cute outfit! It's somewhere in that bag...

New trucks! Oh, boy!

And dart guns...oh, great. That's what we call an "outside toy."

 

"I have this cool computer, but this fire truck looks like fun, too!"

I think we all had fun, especially while watching the kids. This part of my family doesn't get together very often, so when we're all able to meet, it's always a special time. Plus, we get to make the requisite "White" jokes when we're at my parents'. 

So, in keeping with tradition, here we have the Whites at The White House (plus a few Alexanders sprinkled in for good measure).

 Merry Christmas, everyone!