Christmas Eve

For as long as I can remember, we have spent Christmas Eve at my grandparents house. We enjoy snacky foods and hanging out visiting and watching the kids entertain us. And each year, Santa makes a visit. This year, the boys were just giddy waiting for Santa to get there. Lance just knew that he was going to come anytime - he kept a close eye on the front door all evening until he arrived.

Here the boys are visitng with Santa as he just arrived - he was telling them that he had to park his sled and reindeer at the Neosho airport and borrow a truck to get out the farm. (The boys couldn't figure out why Santa drove up in truck).
When it was Grayson's turn to set on Santa's lap, he made himself comfortable and talked and talked. I think he was planning on sitting there for a while and just visiting.

Still talking.......

Lancer's turn - he was trying to get in a few last minute request of things

he didn't receive at our house :-)

Santa brought the boys a special gift

Bike helemts! He forgot to leave them at our house with the bikes ;-)

GG and Papa with Santa

Mimi with SantaUncle Blake and his favorie nephews

Finally - it was time to unwrap presents!

We were blessed with another wonderful Christmas - it was nice to have some family time and enjoy each other for a few hours, it doesn't happen often enough!