Family Christmas–Mom's Side

Yet again, Christmas has snuck up on me. 

Maybe it's because I am older? 

Maybe it's because we have had such unseasonably warmer weather? 

Maybe it's because I have my hands full with two kiddos? 

And...

Didn't I just throw Hannah's 4th Birthday party? 

Wasn't it just Halloween?

Either way, I'm not ready for it to be Christmas. BUT it is Christmas...well in a week...but the parties have begun!

This past weekend was our family christmas for my mom's side.

There was no snow which was a bummer. Actually, it was almost 50 degrees out so we didn't even wear coats. (That right there just made it not feel like Christmas.)

But we dressed up in some nice christmas-y clothes, enjoyed the company of family, ate some appetizers, listened to Christmas music, and exchanged and opened presents.

I will do a separate post about the appetizers I made, but here are some photos.

I was unsuccessful at getting a photo of the two kids together. It's either one wants a photo and the other does not or they both do not want their photo taken. So frustrating.

 Colson could not wait to open presents!

 The gifts were a hit! Colson loved his trains and Hannah loved her My Little Ponies.

Colson also helped himself to a dessert...which he also loved. He just walked up to the counter, grabbed a treat, and came into the living room and sat down. We were all cracking up and he didn't even seem to notice! :oP He was in his own chocolate world!

And we couldn't end the night without taking the self couple portrait. :o)

Family Christmas Party #2 is this coming Saturday with my dad's family. Maybe we'll have snow??? We have a chance for some...