Christmas 2010-Part 1 of.....who knows how many

Like everyone, we have lots of fun holiday traditions. On Christmas Eve we head off to the ol' ball and chains parents house where we meet up with David's sister, brother and their children. It is always really fun and we have delicious food. This year was no different. Then it is time for the presents. Its so hilarious to me how each year, the kids will be sitting at one table and the adults sit at another. Of course, they fix all the kids food first, so they are done eating before we really even sit down. Then starts the stream of children one at a time over to the adult table..."Is it time to open presents yet?" "No, not yet..." (See 3 minutes later) another child enters, "Is it time to open presents yet?" "No, not yet..." This cycle continues until the adults are worn down enough to go open presents. Then we move on to another tradition that is pretty cool. The Higginbotham's are cool enough to get a real live phone call from Santa. Every year...I know, you are jealous. He talks to each of the kids, updates them on where he is and all that good stuff. Its pretty awesome. This year, Santa was so good he made Aunt Melinda cry...



And my gift made her cry...


Come to think of it, Melinda cries a whole lot. :) (Just kidding sister in law!!)

Anywho, here are some shots from the wild bunch at the Higginbotham's house....



Reindeer ears...




All the kiddos with "Aunt Vicki"


Gina will kill me, but this picture sums up the gift opening time that night....


Tess was super pumped about her pillow pet....and on a side note, why can't I think of stupid crap like that and make millions of dollars????




Who is that on the phone??? Santa!!!




Kacen wanted to take some photos of Uncle Dave and Aunt Anna...







And last but not least, Twas the Night Before Christmas...