Tonight we were invited by my cousin, Dana, and her family to their home for dinner. Baked ziti and strawberry cheesecake yum! The kids exchanged Christmas gifts (2 cousin kids down 8+ more to go) and had a great time hanging out. Dana's husband was even able to pick up Dylan and play with him without Dylan freaking out! Always a great time getting together with them!
This year we hosted Tyler's side for Christmas. Tyler did a fantastic job cooking just about everything yesterday and it was delicious! I'm not the home ec kind of a woman. I don't really cook much, I don't bake unless its Pillsbury cookies or banana bread. I'm very proud of the great job my husband did yesterday! Here is what the afternoon edition consisted of.
Vic tested out the dog guitar Travis & family got for Dylan.
Aunt Dani & Uncle Vic working with Dylan on the Buzz Lightyear Potatohead.
Played some trivial pursuit DVD style from the 90's
It was a great ending to a great day. Looking forward to seeing what 2013 brings for us.
As you know my mother's birthday is the the day of Christmas. Tyler and I made the decision before thanksgiving that would we split our day between both families Christmas Day. The morning with my family the afternoon with his. The last two years have been successful I think. Here is the morning edition.
It appears someone was very good this year as they got a laptop that turns into a tablet.
Scott's yearly gift for my mother - her chocolate covered strawberries. She is allergic but is allowed 1 a day.
Chose to put a small box in a bigger box with lots of paper. Wasn't going to make it easy
A great start to the Christmas Holiday.
Christmas Eve night we have made it a tradition to join the Forchette's for their Italian Fish dinner. Vic and Dani yet again made a delicious meal and Dylan had a lot of fun once he warmed up (and woke up).
Always great to visit with Ro. There was also some great Aunt-Nephew play time.
Today we started a new tradition. Christmas Eve is our Christmas Day. We have a very busy Christmas Day visiting both families and no time for us to open presents as a family so from here on out we celebrate Christmas on the Eve. That or Santa messed up his days. Here is a little of our perfect morning.
Daddy showing Dylan his new camera he can take off roading with him and mount it on his go kart.
This girl has the best husband ever! We going to Brooklyn!!!
Dylan's new cars
Today we went out for lunch for Scott's birthday, which was the 19th. Here is Scott with his order - the Mile High Meatloaf. He got through only 1 level.
Dylan's reaction to the meatloaf.
Yesterday was a special Grand Opening of Melbri's. The shop looks great with a few more details left to do. They will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-4pm and Sundays for private events/parties.
It's sparkling cider - alcohol free!
They will be opening to the general public the day after Christmas. I have to work but maybe I'll make a stop that Saturday for a snack.
