A Christmas Lunch and Christmas Eve

Within just about a week's time, we got to enjoy two of our holiday favorites with some of our favorite people- lunch with the Miles family out on Gwynn's Island, and our beloved Christmas Eve festivities in DE with my Too-dad and Mary Catherine.  Lots of special folks, delicious food, and sweet memories!  Even though the girls ended up being the only little ones at both, they had a great time with all the grown-ups :)

With Steve & Mava's kiddos, Wil & Madie, who are SO sweet and patient with our energetic little ladies!

Ready to eat!

A delicious lunch with wonderful company in a beautiful house
surrounded by water- such a lovely time! 

We can't wait to go back in warmer weather to enjoy the island!

Onto Christmas Eve in DE!

 

Pretending to nap with the super comfy blanket from Auntie Coop!

Showing Too-Dad some of her favorite Christmas song parodies :)

"Something in my brother's underpants..."
(Sung to the tune of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland")

The girls enjoyed the love from all the relatives, but sure missed their cousins!

 Time for a ride on the blanket!

And some dips on daddy's lap :)

 Getting ready to read "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

And she did great!

Was nice to have a break this year, haha. 
She read the whole thing beautifully.  

So proud of our big girl!

Stocking stuffer time!

Blown away by all the generous pint-sized gifts!

The shiny, red nose- one of the best gifts of the night :)

They sure can light up a room!

Birdies!!! :)

Tickled over the princess castle pop-up tent :)

Admiring our big family portrait from our OBX trip as a canvas print.

Time for dessert!

They could've spent hours like that :)

CHEESE!

You can't see it, but there's a book in Daniel's hands... he's being very studious. :)

Enjoying Too-daddy back scratches!

 Someone was quite giddy to be in her Christmas pjs!

Very merry & bright indeed.

 Ending the night with lots of laughs doing the infamous "face swap."

Even more hilarious adding in the infamous "baby Dear"

Good times!

Slideshow of more fun from one of our favorite evenings of the year!
https://goo.gl/photos/kuSCSs5dEgFy8oDY8