Christmas in Seattle

We got together with Rich and Cathy and the kids in Seattle this weekend. It was so nice to get to spend some time with them. Grandma and Grandpa came over too. This is the first time in a long time we have been able to have a Christmas dinner together.

Shelby and Lexi had a huge surprise.....Aunt Cathy got them the exact dolls they wanted. She did not even talk to mom about it (or so they think). We are so covert with our email and facebook that we can send each other to the exact store to buy the exact thing they say they want in November. And surprise, it is what they get for Christmas! We are so sly! HA HA

They have been so excited to play with these dolls. They have some porcelain ones, but they are afraid they will break, so they don't play with them too much. You should see them now....we say it is time for bed and they ask if they have time to get their dolls ready too. Julie (Shelby's doll) and Chrissa (Lexi's doll) have to do their hair at night so it will be beautiful in the morning.

I had to include this picture because Grandpa just looked so excited to get this doll, but really he was just unwrapping it for Lexi. I think he has a "santa" aspect to him as well. Thanks family for making this a great weekend even though it was short. Merry Christmas!