In keeping with family tradition, on Christmas Eve day, Steve, me, Kristen (steve's sister) and John (steve's dad), went to see a movie. I believe the tradition started when Kathy (steve's mom) wanted to get the kids out of the house so she could wrap gifts. It has stuck, and I am a HUGE fan of it because we hardly ever get to go to the movies. Grandma Kathy was sweet enough to watch Grayson so we could go enjoy a movie. In the evening, we went to mass where Grayson was very well behaved. Grandpa John took her to walk around a couple times which helped alot. We would also take turns entertaining her and passing her on to the next person when she grew bored. It was defintely an entire family effort! After mass, Kathy cooked a traditional polish dinner of kielbasa, perogies and mushroom and saurekraut soup. Yummm, it was good. Grayson actually napped through the beginning of dinner and joined us for some peas when she woke up!
On Christmas morning, everyone was excited to open Grayson's presents. She was spoiled by Santa Claus and Grandma and Grandpa. One of the neatest things we all got were matching t-shirts to commemorate G's first trip to Disney World that she'll be taking in February. The shirts also commemorate my first half-marathon that I'll be running with Kristen when we're there -- the Disney Princess Half-Marathon! Everyone is really looking forward to the trip!
After opening gifts and a good nap for Grayson, we all headed over to Uncle Matt's house to celebrate with Steve's extended family - there were more aunts, uncles, and cousins there than i could even count. Everyone was SO excited to meet baby Grayson!
Christmas Eve
Grandpa John and Grandma Kathy
Aunt Kristen
So many presents!
Christmas morning
Santa toy for "brother" herbie
Shape sorter
Gift tag!
Pink princess t-shirts for Disney!
Santa hats with Aunt Kristen
Daddy loves G!
More gifts for Grayson
Steve's aunt Debbie
I thought this picture was SO cool. Blue is great grandma Helen's favorite color and she has this globe in her family room, Grayson loved it!
Steve's cousin Catherine
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