Christmas Eve

We started our Christmas Eve by going to church in Gibson City as a family. It was pouring down rain which made it rather interested. After church we headed to Papa Old Tractor and Mama Ruth's house to celebrate with the Bittner side. There are three great grandsons and one great granddaughter there and all three boys received remote control equipment from the grandparents for Christmas. They had an awesome time and lots of fun.

We left to go to the Tredennick's for the big Santa appearance. Every year Santa comes to Uncle David and Aunt Kitty's house for the kids. The boys won't sit on Santa's lap in the mall so this worked out very well.

As you can see, Gavin and Griffin were not that into sitting on Santa's lap. This year, they at least talked with him and gave him a high five. He even delivered great gifts for everyone.

All the girls sit on Santa annually as well for a picture. Griffin was crying while I was in the photo because he thought Santa was going to hurt me, he was a little worried. It is a fun picture that makes me laugh every year. We also had family pictures taken because EVERYONE was home and together this year. It was awesome.

Our family picture!!

A great picture of all the grandkids and great grandkids with Papa and Mama Redennick. They are ALL there. We opened presents, had great food, and enjoyed all the festivies for the night. I love that our families live in the same town so that we are able to spend time with both sides of our families. There is something so comforting about being surround by family on Christmas Eve. It doesn't seem like Christmas Eve without them. Our boys were extremely tired by the end of the night but they sure enjoyed playing with everyone!