Christmas #2

Again following tradition, Christmas Lunch is spent with my Mom. The babies really needed a nap by this time, so we took some pictures and put them down to sleep. While they slept, we had steak and baked potatoes--a Carlisle family tradition started about 8 years ago when i mentioned how i got tired of eating ham and turkey at every function. Don't get me wrong i love a good traditional meal, but with so many family functions to attend between Thanksgiving and Christmas--having something different to eat is nice. And, as mom says "it's much easier!".

Here's Mom with Norabird Grandpa and Holden
i just loved this face!

babies making some mischief!

its virtually impossible to get everyone looking at the camera, much less smiling!

Another tradition: We always wear Christmas "headgear" while opening presents...no hat = no presents!

with the loves of my life (minus one)

Tim and Katie came over for presents too....Holden and Tim are good friends!

Grandpa and his loot

Like the Christmas bow?

closeup

new PJ's from sister!

the action

the look he's giving Nanny Katie is priceless!

Aunt Diane reading the new "potty book", complete with flushing noises!

mistletoe?

learning to clap

good friends...Jenn and Heather you are both there is spirit, with necklace from Jenn and bracelet from Heather!

Holden loves it when we kiss himFamily Portrait