Christmas 2012

I'm a little behind so am just going to do all the Christmas pictures in one post.  We had several parties to go to again this year so it was a busy month for us.  Hang on - here goes nothing!!!

LONCORICH CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2

We had Christmas for my dad's side early this year because our hosts were going to Hawaii for 2 weeks later in the month.  That was perfectly fine with me to have the parties spread out a little bit.  Like so many other families, we all live so far apart that we don't get to see each other too often.  So, christmas is always a fun time. Below is my Grandma Edna with all of her great-grandkids (minus one handsome 4 year old from Colorado - hi Corey!!) plus a few of the mom's thrown in... 

FRANK CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 22

I'm sad to report there are no pictures from Nick's dad's side's party - because we didn't make it.  William ended up with a really bad chest cold the previous week and we thought it was best for him to stay home and continue to recover.  I am so bummed that we had to miss the party in Roseville.  I heard it was a blast and there were some nice "ugly sweaters!"  I'll save my special sweater for next year!  

STEF'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 23

On the 23rd we headed to my parent's house to celebrate with my parents, sisters' families and my grandma Florence.  We always have so much fun there and my mom is a fantastic host - food, wine, beer and presents for everyone!!!!  This year we added two little ones - William and Henry - to our family so it was extra special.

 Family pic in front of the tree

Grandma Florence with the boys 

Grandma and Grandpa with the kids 

Julianne handing out presents.  She's just not so sure about Josh yet - that's about as close as she would get to him. 

Julianne and her auntie handing out presents 

Julianne and all her's and William's presents from Grandma and Grandpa - can we say SPOILED!!!  Notice the huge smile on her face! 

Mommy and Jules 

NICK'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 24

We celebrated Nick's family christmas on Christmas Eve.  First we went to church, then headed to Steve and Sheri's for some good food (steak and shrimp on the grill) and more presents!!!  Santa Claus even made a stop at Grandma Sheri's.  Julianne got so excited when she heard the jingle bells and saw the presents that Santa left at the front door!!!

Julianne and William in front of Grandma Sheri's tree 

Julianne in her Christmas dress 

 Santa was here!

Even Will got in on the opening of presents 

SANTA PRESENTS - CHRISTMAS DAY

Santa came to our house and left presents for the kids to open on Christmas morning.  Julianne was pretty excited to see all the presents for her!  I think by this time though, she had been to so many parties and opened so many presents that she was a little burnt out on it.  After we opened presents, my parents, Nick's parents, Jessie and Tony and my Grandma Edna stopped over for brunch at my house and some more visiting.  It was a fun way to spend Christmas Day.

Julianne with her presents 

In front of our tree 

Opening her presents - I think she liked that one!

Barbies, Barbies, Barbies - was the theme this year for Julianne. She got two new Barbies, some barbie clothes, a miniature barbie, a 2 foot Barbie house and a pink remote control Barbie car.

 

Mr. Handsome on his first Christmas!!  It was a typical Christmas for a 4 month old - he didn't really care too much about anything except for the things he could grab and put in his mouth!

Well, there it is - our 2012 Christmas wrapped up in 17 pictures!  It was a fun (but busy!)  time.  We are so blessed to have such wonderful families that take such good care of us and spoil us on Christmas!  We hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas too!