Here's Gabe, modeling the expected, appropriate behavior for an American 8-year-old on the morning of December 25th.
Presents!
But he had to wake his brother up first ...
Grandma and Buddy showed up to share in our Christmas morning! (They'd gone to Brian's earlier, since Brian's family wakes up earlier than we do.)
Max stayed pretty sleepy for awhile.
Opening presents!
More opening presents. (Side note: This is my natural hair color, in case you were always wondering. I was. It looks like Brian's. Ew.)
Gabe, with a haul befitting a child much higher up on the naughty-nice scale!
In his stocking he found a Ben 10 beanie baby with a note attached. He followed the clues to find the other Ben 10 beanies in the house!
This is the only present Dan and I got for Max this year, a kitty-cat keyboard that meows. We figured he won't be counting presents for a long time ... I guess the age gap between the two boys means missing out on this sort of squabble (darn).
These are the pajamas Dan and Gabe picked out for me! Chilly Willy. They also got me some blue pants with grumpy Care Bears on them. (I actually don't remember the grumpy Care Bear.) Goes to show what they think of Mommy!
Next it was up to Granny and Gramps' for Christmas Part II!
Amy and Blake were there ...
... and so was Mampaw!
Gabe, showing his new toys to Granny ...
There were some odd new visitors at the manger ...
More opening presents!
Max enjoyed playing with his new toys but couldn't really get into the unwrapping part. He just sat and watched.
Here's Blake, caught on camera very neatly folding some pink tissue paper. Ha ha.
Max thought most of Gramps' presents were pow-pows.
Making the long drive back home, two doors down.
Maxie needed a nap.
Gabe had a super-duper Christmas this year. Thanks to everyone who got gifts for him!
Back up to Granny's for Christmas dinner.
More goofing off and family fun ...
Jeff proposed to his girlfriend Katie today. Apparently she said yes! Congratulations!
Tired out from all the good food and gifts ...
What a nice Christmas day!
It's all over with ... Now what do we do tomorrow?
For Gabe with his baskets full of new toys, the fun is just beginning!
Going to close for the night with a couple of panoramic shots where Daddy looks forlorn and ill.
Merry Christmas!
Goodnight!
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