Christmas 2011

This Christmas was different for us. It was our 1st Christmas not in Mom's house and our first without Cassy and Katherine. Despite the changes, we still had a fabulous Christmas. Christmas Eve, we had dinner out with my mom at a yummy Italian restaurant. It was fabulous. We then went home and put the kiddos to bed so we could start building the toys. JEEZ,we had lots of stuff to put together. The 4 of us built Bella's car, a train table, and a work bench. We were up til 1:30 in the morning, but with some wine and beer, it went fast :)
The kids loved their gifts Christmas morning, they got so many awesome things. Their favorite things included: the car, train table, a Dora microphone set, a MobiGo, art activities, movies, college fund money, clothes and shoes, etc etc. Nino came over and joined us in taking the kids on a ride in the new car.
The Hoover family joined us for a Christmas brunch. I made an egg casserole, cinnamon rolls, Eric made waffles, fruit, and bagels. We all exchanged gifts and enjoyed each others company.
For dinner that night, I made a prime rib which was absolutely fabulous! We had such a great Christmas and surrounded by the best family and friends.