Christmas Eve 2012

We kicked off our Christmas Eve plans off with lunch. Many many years ago, my Grandparents used to take us all kids (my brother, and two cousins) out to lunch, the first year we went to McDonalds (after 1 year of that we went to “nicer” McDonalds, aka sit down restaurants where it was easier to keep track of us) and our parents would go out to lunch themselves. When we were all older the  two groups became one and now we all go out together (although lately there has been some requests made to go back to the original way of doing things, :) ). This year our lunch spot was Red Lobster. 

Avery & Mommy

Our lunch crew

Checking out the lobsters with Papa

  After lunch Avery’s cousins went to see Santa at the mall while we headed home to take a nap and rest up before it was time to open presents that night. 

Out cold

Avery has got a pretty good handle on the present opening concept now. He did a great job. 

Pro-present opener

He got books and tools and musical instruments, and a remote control car, he was in heaven. 
When all the wrapping papers had settled, there was just enough time to play with his cousins and check out some of the new toys before it was time get to bed so Santa could come. 

Avery & Danny checking their new tools

Avery playing the kazoo and driving his new car

My Christmas Cutie!