Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve in Temecula with Tutus and cousins, going to see Annie at the movies, having lunch and taking a stroll through the super busy mall. That evening was spent at Barratt and Marci's house with family and friends. We enjoyed delicious food, the kids played a few reindeer games, we visited and Barratt shared a special message to help us focus on Christ. It was a great way to spend the night.

 The boys love their older cousins and Logan particularly loves spending time with Ashley. He followed her around most of the night. 

 Aunt Natalee and Graycee joined us as well. 

 Nancee and her family came. It's much easier for them now that they live close by to Barratt.

 Playing reindeer games. 

We don't have Marie Callendar's in Arizona so it's always a nice treat for us to celebrate the holidays with Marie Calendar pies. 

 Logan and Erica watching a Christmas show together. 

 The boys were sad to see Elfie go back to the North Pole. They really have enjoyed having him around the house for the last month and seeing what kind of trouble he got into. We normally don't let the boys touch him (that's the rule of the game) but since they were so sad and sentimental we made an exception so they could have their picture with him. Yep, he has been a busy Elf this year chasing us all around....to a new house, to Ojai, and to Temecula.  He's been a fun part of our family and we can't wait to see him again next year!