After a great morning of opening presents from Santa and Mommy and Daddy, we headed down to Nana and Papa's for breakfast and more presents! Nana had made 2 delicious breakfast casseroles, and there were plenty of mimosas and bloody mary's for all! Now that's a great way to start Xmas morning! And the added bonus was Uncle Al and Auntie Gam were with us to celebrate Xmas! It was so nice having everyone together!!!!!
Before breakfast, the girls got to open their big present:
Look how cute their new toy chests are! And they are so perfect. They are really strong and steady, can be sat on, and have something so they can't get their fingers jammed or get stuck it them! They are absolutely perfect. And they were full of presents! The girls got too many to name them all, but some of the favorites were: New dolls (Abigail got Cinderella, Caitlin got a dolly), matching fleeces, new winter jackets, Dr. Set for Abigail, toy car for Caitlin, and musical instruments for Caitlin!
And let's not forget mommy and daddy! We were also spoiled. We got a new coffee table and matching side table, which we desperately needed since our coffee table was purchased 8 years ago from Target. We also got a new light fixture for over our kitchen table! Plus work out clothes for Beth and Blackhawks shirt for Rob. Oh yeah, and new doorbells! ;)
We were so excited to give Auntie Gam and Uncle Al their gifts. We found flamingo stockings for their new home in Florida....and got them the fishing game/attachment for Wii. Rob got new grilling tools and Beth got a beautiful bracelet with my birthstones!!!!
We got nana and papa a new coffee pot. Nana also got a Pandora bracelet with a few special charms. Papa got a Sonic toothbrush and the new Blackhawks book (which hasn't been delivered yet, long story!)
From Auntie Gam and Uncle Al, the girls got new bathing suits so they are ready for a Florida visit (hint, hint
Daddy). They also got toys...Caitlin's teddy bear is a big hit!
It was such a great, and very generous, Xmas morning!!!!!
We finished presents around 12:30 and it was time to head home and take a quick nap before heading to Nana and Papa's house!!!!! We did learn our lesson to take all the new toys out of the girls' rooms before nap...little naps were had!
After naps, we headed to Great Nani and Great Papa's for the Marcuccilli Xmas Dinner. As always, the food was amazing...and the company even better! The girls, again, were spoiled with many gifts including games, clothes (adorable sweater dresses and valentine's day outfits), toys, and the big hit of the night, a little bug! Auntie Stina got Abigail this little bug that everyone enjoyed playing with...and the excitement about it continues at home!
Here are some pics of the great Xmas night!
Abigail and Caitlin with Great Papa!!!! We are so happy that he is doing better since having his pace maker in.
Caitlin with some of her 2nd cousins!
Chelsey and Great Papa
A view from the table..I like to call this Italian "discussion"!
Singing Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus (with Jesus on top!)
Now this is a Xmas miracle...Caitlin let Auntie Gam hold her! For some reason, she always always always goes to Uncle Al.
Uncle Tom has always had a calming way with our girls. I remember Abigail's 1st Easter, she screamed every second until Uncle Tom started singing to her. Now here is Caitlin cuddling with Uncle Tom. So cute!
Great pic with the girls and Great Papa!!
Abigail with our hostess. Thank you so much Great Nani for the great night, great presents, and mostly great memories!!!!
And thank you everyone for all your generous gifts. We are so grateful to everyone!!!!!!
2 comments:
i love those chests with their names on it, great gift!
they are so sweet playing with all of their gifts. where are you guys going to put all of this stuff?
You girls must have been very good this year!!!!! Santa was very good to you :)!!
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