I had the Fuller family over on Christmas Eve. Last year we did a big sit-down dinner at my grandfather's house, but I honestly just don't have the space for it. Everyone brought something, and we just did a little buffet-like dinner with pizza, sloppy joes, salad, apps, and mac and cheese. Nothing fancy, but we were all happy with it! We do a White Elephant gift exchange, and I wound up with some really nice things from Williams Sonoma. After the Fuller clan left, Alisa and Pearson came over to hand out with me, Matt and BA, and we might have had a few too many drinks and stayed up a little too late. Oops.
Christmas Day we went to brunch with my Dad at McCormick and Schmicks, and then headed to my Mom's house to open an insane amount of gifts. I can't imagine what it will be like when we have kids around one day. Actually, the adults will probably just have less gifts.
After THAT, we all piled in cars and went over to my aunt and uncle's house for Christmas night with the Kubach's (and a few extras). More gifts, more food, more games.
All in all, a successful Christmas here in Cleveland!
My tiny fake tree and all of my gifts (to give).
Matt, my mom, Bethanne and I at a family Eve of Christmas Eve dinner.
Too many Christmas Ales and Whiskey?!
My mom opted out of the tree tradition and went with a Santa this year.
Fat Guy In A Little Coat! (JK, he's not a fatty, but it was a little coat).
Getting ready for our big gift exchange on Christmas at Susan and Denny's.
Brooke, all dressed up in her butterfly gear!
Brendan, AKA Ralphie.
