Family Gift Exchange

We all gathered at Laura, Mickey, and Colin's house for a family Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Christmas. I took a few photos of some of the individual families...

Anna was "off and running," but here's a candid shot of Eileen and Gary...

there were lots and lots of presents and food brought to the party...

Anna and Kayli sold Girl Scout cookies to everyone...

Jake and I both took a turn playing Christmas carols on the piano...

we had a fabulous meal together of beef tenderloin, with all the trimmings. It was heavenly!
Then, we gathered in the living room to exchange gifts...
I got a gift certificate for a massage, and a babysitter while I'm gone getting the massage!
Kayli got something she would have never guessed, a pair of Dwarf African Frogs! They are soooo cute...

here are a few more pictures taken at home...

so, back to the Christmas exchange...Kayli helps her Grandpa open one of his gifts...

the exchanging went on and on...

Adam's girlfriend, Stephanie, doesn't seem to be too fazed by our big, loud crew. She just goes with the flow. She fits right in...

Aunt Suzanne had some special gifts for the kids...

Merry Christmas, everyone!