Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Christmas on Abaco Lane

Nothing like posting Christmas in March, but as I always say, better late than never. I keep wondering if with age and wisdom there will be a decrease in procrastination and "back burner-ing" things, but it doesn't seem to be the case. The whole Geric clan (minus the Scott family) joined us for a wonderful Christmas Eve and Christmas Day "last" year. The troops filed in a few days before and it was great to catch up, as usual. The hustle bustle of hosting, cooking, getting gifts ready, etc. was unusually stress free this time around and everyone pitched in to make it wonderful. The girls had an exciting Christmas eve, as they were allowed to open all of their gifts from Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents and anxiously prepared for Santa's arrival.
These pics are in random order.

The tree as it begins to be adorn with gifts.
Opening gifts on Christmas eve.Our fam on Christmas Eve.
We had an italian feast on Christmas Eve and Chris' now famous pan seared then baked filets on Christmas Day. They were melt in your mouth divine!!
Christmas morning PJs
Audrey tries on the new helmet and scooter!

And her new baby, Samantha.
Ella shows off her Fancy Nancy Kit!
And the new fave book.....check out the title.

Here we are taking our tray of cookies, milk, and celery for Santa and the reindeer. Ella seemed a bit skeptical this year, asking if Santa was really real and then stated "I don't get it" when I explained for the millionth time that his sled flies to all of the homes from the North Pole.
Maybe we should sample the goods, first. They proceed to nibble on Santa's cookies.
Christmas Eve with Aunt Amy.
Grandpop, Grandma, Uncle Michael, and Uncle Jon.
Mama G. and her boys.
Audrey gets golf clubs in anticipation of the move and new backyard!

Ella is really excited about her new digital art computer keyboard.
Riding bikes with Leah

Uncle Jon with Brooke Leah and Ella
The grown-ups did a white elephant gift exchange this year and it was fun and LOUD, as always. The big hit (again) were the gator tumblers! I'm sure they'll make their appearance again next year!!
It was a really great Christmas and such great memories to leave in the old house!





1 comment:

lib said...

Christmas pictures are great....any time of year!!!