So, a month later, here is a massive amount of Christmasy photos from all of our celebrations.
We love Christ & we love Christmas!
(* Some events are out of order...)
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For the second year in a row, we were able to see Santa 'arrive' in town via firetruck!
Totally a 'you'll shoot your eye out, kid!' moment from Santa, after 2 year old K asks for a bike:
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We attended G's school Christmas party. She loved having her family in her classroom!
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I participated in one Art/Craft show this season.
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We participated in an event that showed love and gave hope to local needy families. G & K helped shop for childrens' gifts to donate, and Cuban Daddy & I got to volunteer at the awesome event.
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Christmasy at School:
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3/4 of us battled sickness. G- pneumonia & the flu...at the same time; K- double ear infection; CD- bronchitis & sinus infection; Me- spared by the grace of God...someone had to care for these people! ;)
(this is waiting for the doctor. precious........)
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A local church had a 'live nativity', which we attended for the first time. Pretty cool!
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Enjoying hot chocolate w/ tons of marshmallows, while Mommy decorates the house.
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Decided to make myself a little festive. Purple hair & fun nails.
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G & K wanted to help decorate!
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My friend & I both do Operation Christmas Child boxes, so this year we joined forces. We shopped w/ our kids & then hung out, had dinner, watched the Veggie Tales video featuring OCC, and packed/wrapped boxes. It was really challenging fun! ;)
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We picked out our Christmas tree (I can't find those pics!) & brought home to decorate. We gave the kids lots of 'decorative freedom' this year...and they loved it!
He backed into the bin of decorations...hilarious!
Favorite:
LOVE this one!!!
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Our 'angel' had a Christmas performance at school one night (a night that included gymnastics classes for G & K, outfit change,this performance, outfit change, and then my Dad's Christmas party- see below-, outfit change...) Lord, help me!!
Front right, black sleeves. She LOVED that we were there to hear her sing!
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My dad has a big annual Christmas party/dinner for his clients. Lucky us, we get to come by association.
Breaking it down with their uncles:
Beautiful people in this photo! (My mom, K, my SIL)
Love! My Grandma, K, & Popi (my Dad)
Dancing with (Cuban) Daddy
I couldn't pick a favorite! Ha!
G & K were on the dance floor nearly the whole time. Totally serious. Totally dancing. Totally think they're grown. Confidence is what I like to see!
He. is. a. mess.
They were twirling, twisting, ducking, and shaking it!
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Our Christmas celebration w/ Popi's side of the family:
G & K w/ my oldest brother's 3 girls
Love this guy!!
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Merry Christmas!
Christmas Morning, the kids were SO excited to see what Santa brought. K wanted a motorcycle, G wanted Bitty Twins. Santa delivered! Unfortunately, G had a fever, so we had to skip meeting w/ my family. My parents sucked it up & risked it...and had us over for dinner that night. ;)
Let's see what the jolly red guy brought!
He could not be happier! Best gift ever!
She is in love with the twins she got! She named them "Eva" & "Eric".
Santa brought some soccer gear for K too.
Mommy tried a special Pinteresty breakfast. It was a hit!
I absolutely love the little hand reaching in to steal a bite- ha!
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Christmas evening with Noni & Popi:
The 2 year old was so excited to get a skateboard...and was quite good on it!
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Merry Christmas 2012!!!
God bless,
~ 6 in Love ~
UPDATE: I knew I was leaving out a "Christmas Event," but didn't have my mobile pics uploaded yet. So here they are, Christmas celebration with my mom's side of the family.
Poor little G had to stay home w/ Daddy b/c she was feverish. Blah.
