The day, busy with last-minute Christmas shopping, quickly turnes to Christmas Eve! The house is lit with window lights and anxious anticipation. From the outside, one sees calm and peacefulness. Oh, but on the inside it is quite another story, as it is filled with endless activity!
Keeping with neighborhood tradition, we light our luminaries.
On the inside, the kids are gathered around the fireplace, staying warm. The little ones keep checking Santa tracker on the internet to see if he's getting closer. After Mike reads the nativity story, and this year a bonus Irish Christmas tale, the kids are off to bed.
Christmas morning arrives very early, as usual. Aidan is relieved to see that Santa DID come! He was just a little nervous.
Bridget and Eileen
Aidan with his much wanted gorillas (I think Santa needs to bring him new pajamas, don't you?)
Erin loves the paper and bows!
After all the presents are unwrapped, off to Christmas Mass we go! Here's Molly Grace, Aidan and Teresa in front of our beautiful nativity scene displayed at our church.
Later that night we gather with Grandma and Grandpa D, Kelley and Kelly, Patrick and the cousins. We miss Grandma and Grandpa M, who had to cancel their travel plans due to our endless snow. We sure missed them!
Owen and Emmett
Conal and Aidan
The kids, opening the surprise package from Grandma and Grandpa M.
Patrick, lovin' his Favre Jet's jersey!
Moira, who took most all of the pictures!
The pjs for the girls that Grandma M. made.
Favre on the back...
And the favorite Irish band, Scythian, on the front...
Margaret and Molly Grace
Of course we all need a big Conal smile to make our Christmas day complete!
Bridget, Eileen and Colleen with Grandma D.
Group shot...
Erin, enjoying every minute of the day. I think she kinda likes Chirstmas celebrations, don't you?! What fun! Merry Christmas!!!
