Shaver Family Christmas

For as long as I can remember December 23rd has always been our family's night for Christmas. My parents used to tell my sister and I that they called Santa and he knew to bring our presents early! Then on the 24th we would go to my grandparents in Lancaster and then drive to Topeka so we could celebrate Christmas with the other side of the family Christmas morning. It always worked for us, and it is what we are used to. So, even now as adults we still celebrate Christmas with my parents and sister on the 23rd. It still works so well, we then go to Lancaster on the 24th, my aunt and uncles on the 25th and Seth's family is the day after. It is nice to have it all spread out and we get to wake up Christmas morning at our house and celebrate as a family.

This year we had Christmas at my sister's! She made homemade chicken and noodles. And when I say homemade I mean it! She made homemade noodles and bread. It was so yummy!

After dinner we headed downstairs for presents. Dylan's big present this year from my parents was a Lightning McQueen TV and DVD player for his room. I know what you're thinking... a 3 1/2 year old with a TV in their room. Yes, that's right! He will have guidelines and limits and basically we don't see it as a big deal! He is plenty active and we do plenty of things together, but yes he also enjoys TV. But so do Seth and I!!! He also got a new guitar and microphone. He was SO excited about this! We have already enjoyed some concerts!!

I had no clue he knew how to rock out with a guitar. That boy has some major moves and I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. We will have a lot of fun with this toy!As you can see Seth and my mom enjoy it too. She did a great job with Jingle Bell Rock. And how do you like Seth's Christmas shirt??? We were supposed to go to a dinner a couple weeks ago and Seth and I were going to wear AWFUL holiday shirts. We didn't get to go because something happened with my back, so we sported the shirts tonight. Sorry, no picture of mine. Just imagine red sweatshirt with a big sequenced snowman. It was a little tight with my belly and all, so it came off quick!

Dylan also got a bucket of practice golf balls! They will come in handy this spring for sure.
His best gift was a quilt my sister made. Not only does she make homemade noodles ans bread, but she also quilts. She's quite amazing!! Dylan picked out the material several months ago and it is random, but it is awesome. I will have to get a better picture of it later, right now someone is sleeping with it!

I love this time of year, and I love spending time with my family. We have so much fun together.