Christmas Eve

Our family has a tradition of having a few families over on Christmas Eve every year. This year, (2008, since I'm a little late again), our Christmas Eve celebration actually happened on the 23rd, so Kelly could have her baby as scheduled on the 24th! (That's a pretty good reason to move our party!)

Betsy and Lenny were in town from California, Kelly, Derek, and their kids came, Vicki and Sarah came, and the Hervey's were there, too! (Jordan had to work, but he was able to come to Dallas on the real Christmas Eve).

The three big kids played together - or at least they played alone, together.



We had a great dinner!


Matt came, too! We're always happy to see him.


Marcus wandered around and checked everything out.


Sarah and Vicki



Betsy and Marshall


There were requests for piano playing, so we broke into song, too!



And then we played White Elephant, as usual. Sarah got a bird clock; it chirps on the hour!


I got a cake server that doubles as a high heel shoe!


We're so glad the Taylor's and the Kelly's spent "Christmas Eve" with us! We had a great time!