Our Christmas Day 2014

Once again, the holiday air had a difference about it. I think mostly because Mom wasn’t able to handle the whole dinner like in years past. But everyone brought something and contributed.

But first a Christmas pose with my husband. So good to be together.

But first a Christmas pose with my husband. So good to be together.

Laura gave me this eye shadow the night before. She used her new brush set and gave my eyes a makeover.

Laura gave me this eye shadow the night before. She used her new brush set and gave my eyes a makeover.

I was happy with the results.

I was happy with the results.

Now I practice with my new camera (a present from John) and get Laura with her phone.

Now I practice with my new camera (a present from John) and get Laura with her phone.

Now I get a pose and an award winning smile.

Now I get a pose and an award winning smile. I love the touch of “joy” over her shoulder.

After a very nice turkey dinner, the boys are first to attack the presents.

After a very nice turkey dinner, the boys are first to attack the presents.

Heather holds a pretty sick little Ezra.

Heather holds a pretty sick little Ezra. It sure has been a season for illness.

So we had guests we invited as family. Heather and Jared. Jared was busy telling me he wasn't sure he wanted his picture taken with a Canon. (He shoots Nikon).

So we had guests we invited as family. Heather and Jared. Jared was busy telling me he wasn’t sure he wanted his picture taken with a Canon. (He shoots Nikon).

Miquel has a turn with Ezra.

Miquel has a turn with Ezra.

Rubí gets a new backpack.

Rubí gets a new backpack.

Silas amongst the presents and so cute in his hat.

Silas amongst the presents and so cute in his hat.

Gift giving everywhere.

Gift giving everywhere.

All over the house.

All over the house.

The evening ends with homemade cookies and candy and some bought from Australia!

The evening ends with homemade cookies and candy and some bought from Australia!

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