vw christmas

Christmas Celebration with the Van Wingerden's at Oma's house.  We love celebrating with family, and we were excited to spend the whole evening together! 

 

All dressed up and ready to celebrate!

Oh, and silly faces!! 

Karaffa Kiddies

(Averie ~ 8, Brady ~ 5, Brecken ~ 2)

My best friend...my cousin, Stephanie!  We loved having matching shirts!

Ready for my gifts from Oma...

Brady was very excited about the $1 bill from Oma... 

And, Brecken was just happy to open presents!

Enjoying the moments...

...& the anticipation...

...and the cuteness!

Smiles of excitement...

...and gratitude!

 Oma & me

Oma & Brady 

Oma & Brecken

Excited about his rain boots...

He was

Uncle Michael helping Brecken with his new construction set...and Uncle Thomas "photo bombing" the pic!

Uncle Abe & me...I always love being around him

Our Family

(Aren't Brady and Brecken's head tilts too cute?)

Mommy ~ 20 weeks pregnant with our baby sibling

After a quick "intermission" of cleaning and playing, we took turns receiving our gifts from which uncle/aunt that drew our name.  It's always a surprise for us, so that makes it even more fun!

 

Uncle Art & Aunt Kelly had Brecken's name...he really enjoyed just opening the gifts!

He was so excited about his little sandbox set...& his back hoe, dump truck, & legos!

Mommy thought it was too funny to see Uncle Art & Brecken both with their tongues out...they must be related! :)

Thanks, Uncle Art & Aunt Kelly.  Brecken loved all of his gifts!!

 Uncle Art & Aunt Kelly also had Brady's name...

...& while Brady didn't seem as excited as the rest of us that night, he really did love his Star Wars alarm clock, legos, and movie!  Thanks to Uncle Art & Aunt Kelly!

Uncle Abe & Aunt Cindi had my name, and was so excited to open up each present...rainbow loom supplies, American Girl accessories, and a lego.

Thanks, Uncle Abe & Aunt Cindi!

While the older kids were busy opening their gifts, Brecken wandered off to play with his construction set...

...& loved every minute of it!!  So cute!

And, after everyone finished exchanging gifts, the night ended with our traditional wrestling/fighting match.  Even Brecken got was excited to tackle all his cousins and uncles.  It was a fun evening, and we are thankful to be close to family to celebrate together!