Tp prepare for the night's festivities we threw the kids in the big tub for a quick wash. Maddux put on a bubble beard and pretended to be Santa. Even asking if anyone wanted to sit on Santa's lap.
Matt's late Grandma Streidl was an excellent writer and poet and has her works compiled into a book called Confessions of a Sexagenarian. I thought Charity would enjoy reading her book which she did (she stayed up late Christmas Eve finishing it). Now Charity has the proper inspiration to finish her book :)
With the kids cleaned and ready (minus Hank who was getting his diaper changed) I started the cousin photo session. I was getting lots of smiles and cooperation but we quickly fizzled.
By the time Hank was ready the kids were smiled-out and Hank wasn't into it in the least.
I feel lucky to have gotten a picture this good because things really went downhill fast
I feel lucky to have gotten a picture this good because things really went downhill fast
The KC Ohlunds - Sven, Maddux, Charity & Nash
The whole gang
The Youngs trying unsuccessfully to capture the joyousness of Christmas Eve. Matt looks like a Christmas moose with that sled behind him.
We did a little better without that crazy 2-year-old
Sven & Charity
Carolyn & her Jaja
The Aunts with little Hank. I wonder what he's thinking.
Aunt Nan finally got to meet Hank
Sweet Carolyn
Maddux & his mama
Emma & Carly
Jim Fish (Santa) proposed to his girlfriend Sarah. She said yes!
Santa Maddux
Nash got a guitar
Carolyn LOVES Thomas!
Iron Man - Maddux was scaring people in his mask until he'd flip open the visor and say in his sweet voice, "It's just me, Maddux."
Uncle Dave loves little Hanky Boy
Mama trying to hold all Eleanor's presents
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