Christmas Eve

Tuesday morning we left for Norfolk to celebrate Christmas Eve with my family.

Hanging with grandma when we arrived 

The cousins all together again 

A few gifts were opened that afternoon while everyone was around. 

"The Night Before Christmas" pop-up book from Kaitlyn + Derek 

Kylie was quite aggressive in her need to open presents. When it was Jacob's turn he may have gotten pushed aside while being told "no, no." Oh geez, I guess we will need to work on manners in the future. It's a good thing Jacob was so gracious in receiving help. 

"Helping" Jacob

Group puzzle break during gift opening

Grandma made fleece tie blankets for all the grandkids
(Kylie had gotten hers for her birthday) 

Thanks to my Photoshop Elements gift from Ryan we now have a photo with everyone looking! 

The 4:30 church service was necessary this year to accommodate bedtimes, especially after an unsuccessful afternoon nap. I always love getting to attend the Christmas Eve service in Norfolk, but it really was extra special this year with my family. 

Ready to leave for church 

The littles looked adorable in their Christmas best

Christmas outfit model 

Kisses for mommy 

And it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without an abundance of family photos. 

Kylie and her grandparents 

Time with her godfather

Jacob helped make the traditional homemade pizza after church

The evening ended with cousin cuddle time

Whoa, cuddles are one thing. Kisses are another. 

We relaxed and watched Miracle on 34th Street after Jacob and Kylie had opened their Christmas jammies and headed off to bed. It was time to rest up for the big Christmas day ahead.