We gathered with Eric's side of the family to celebrate Christmas in Galena this year (the weekend before Christmas). We did this two years ago, and we decided to do it again this year. We rent a 5 bedroom house where we all stay for the weekend. Here are some pictures of our time together!
THE HOUSE
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| This is where we stayed in Galena this year. |
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| The house has some lovely big windows! |
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| We saw two deer right outside of the window one morning...beautiful! |
JESUS CAKE AND PRESENTS
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| Baking the Jesus birthday cake with Grandma |
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| Caught! He thought he could sneak a lick! |
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| A little wrestling |
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| The kids were each able to open one present the night before "Christmas morning", even though it wasn't really Christmas morning. |
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| Both Judah and his cousin, Andrew, got pirate gear. They loved it and were so cute playing pirates together. |
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| Eden got a tea set! |
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| Decorating the cake |
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| Putting on the candles |
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| Isn't it a beauty? |
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| Singing happy birthday |
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| Yummy! |
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| Look at these cuties! |
MORNING PRESENTS
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| Eden with some of her loot. |
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| Cousins! |
