A Family Christmas

So we had a houseful at Christmas here in Beaver Falls, but we loved every minute! In addition to the Baumgartner Party of Five, we also had Grandma Debbie, Auntie Heather and Zen, Auntie Sara, and Uncle Brian. A great time was had by all (and much sugar I must add). My only regret is that we never got to go see the amazing light displays at Hartwood Acres. There's always next year!

Anna is over the moon about her hot chocolate.

Eric, Zen, Anna and Caleb are excited to open one gift on Christmas Eve.

I love my new apron!! And yes, I am cutting the cheese. For Macaroni and Cheese.

Chad, Heather and Brian took the kids to the YMCA to blow off some steam Christmas Eve.
Anna left them all in the dust on the running track.

Fun on the racquetball courts (or arguing if you look closely)

Uncle Brian takes a beating from the preschoolers.

Auntie Sara and Mom enjoying our time together.

Joanie reads "Merry Christmas, Curious George" and other great Christmas books on Christmas Eve.

Eric enjoys the cupcake he decorated with 7 huge Christmas tree marhmallows. Like I said, sugar was had by all.

Heather and Zen take decorating cupcakes to a whole new level.

Anna and I just want to get the frosting out of that baggie!

Sara helps the little ones. Caleb kept squirting on frosting, then taking a bite. More frosting into the hole, then another bite. Eric sneaks more marshmallows.

Two cute cousins in their Cookie Monster outfits from Grandma Debbie.

Anna loves her new doll house. Guess we need to get more furniture for her birthday.

Caleb was pumped about his Batman ATV vehicle.

Eric and Chad figure out the Hot Wheels Big Rig Launcher!

Sara signals that she's just doing good to be awake at this hour!

Heather asked for cookbooks... so now she is all set.

Brian eagerly anticipates his Dilbert calendar... what's this, going on 6-7 years now?

Anna sends a great big thank you to Grandma Diane and Papa Lee for her Jasmine doll!!

Opening the Christmas Eve gift... Anna got a huge set of pretend food for her kitchen.

The boys waited so patiently!

The kiddos a day or two before Christmas with our little Santa.

Stockings for all 10... what fun filling them!

Thanks everybody for a great time! Jessi, we missed you lots over there in Japan! And Dad, Diane, Stacy, and Jonathon... we got several questions from our kids about when we would be back in Georgia with you and the "gi-normous" Christmas tree. Maybe next year, who knows!