Christmas with the Books

We spent a lovely Christmas Eve with Aaron's family at his mom's house. Aaron's brother Tony, his wife Bridget, and their two kids, Reece and Malachi, were back in town (they moved to California last summer). We had a delicious meal together and exchanged gifts. Then Aaron, convinced that he'd be able to get his brothers to like musicals, insisted that we watch Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. They thought it was "cute." We had a great time and stayed until almost midnight. I was so wonderful to be all together again.


The 3rd annual family Christmas photo. Getting bigger every year!


The dads with their kids. Malachi being droopy. :)


Grandma surrounded by her adoring, and adorable, grandkids.


Esther really liked her toy from Grandma. It's a little monkey hat balances on a ball. When you push it it plays music and the monkey says, "whoa...whoa...aaa...whoa" like it's trying not to fall off.

Gandma helping Esther open and enjoy her other gifts.

"Is this mine?"