We had a fun time at Grandpa and Grandma's house celebrating Christmas. Our theme for this year was Mexico. The kids all loved the pinata and had a blast trying to wack it open. In the end Aunt Lara had to give it the final swing to let out all the candy. We had a wonderful time chatting and eating burritos and tamales and all that wonderful Mexican food thanks to Antonio and Kara. 
This is our newest pet Charlie. He was the special wish of Emily from Santa Claus. He was delivered by Santa's helper a couple of days before Christmas. He is a sweet bunny and all of the kids love him. He is a Netherland Dwarf and will stay really small. The kids love to hold him and let him run around downstairs on the family room carpet. He is funny and hops everywhere which makes everyone laugh. 
The kids were very excited this year for Christmas morning to come, so they could open their presents. Emily and Joshua got up early and opened their stockings and loved what Santa Claus brought them. Deanna and Matthew stayed asleep much longer and waited for Mom and Dad to get up. We all had a wonderful Christmas morning. Alicia came over on Christmas Eve and spent the night we all loved that and she had a great time. Joshua's favorite present was his new book series Warriors. Emily was so happy to get a stuffed donkey from Santa. Matthew's was so excited to get a new bicycle. 
