More Christmas Fun

My family has a tradition of doing a delicious brunch on Christmas Day. Last year, we decided to move our gathering time from late morning to evening so all the little ones could be at home on Christmas morning, and no one would be rushed to cook, get everything together, etc. We kept the brunch menu though because it's wonderful! This meal ranks slightly above Hot Dog Day at New Smyrna Beach for me! I brought a sausage-egg casserole and croissant casserole. Meme brought bacon and country ham. Wayne's family brought all the juices and drinks (and their Christmas Day surprise for the kids, their new puppy Lucy who is adorable!). Mom prepared the garlic cheese grits and apple cranberry casserole. Oh, it was so good! I'm already looking forward to next year's meal.

After dinner, we took a few minutes to clean up before moving on to open presents. The kids had a great time playing together while they waited. Aren't Zac and Mia so cute?

Hey Zac, think they'll notice if we each open one?
Lily adores McKayla and Molly, and she loves any opportunity to hang out with them.

Such a happy little girl!

Lily showing off one of the new rooms for her doll house. She told me later this evening that her favorite gift she had received all day were "the extra rooms for my doll house." Not the doll house itself, but the extra rooms. Interesting.

I love this picture of Molly's face! She was so excited to get a Rapunzel doll from my parents.

A beautiful fleece for a beautiful girl. This will look great on McKayla.

Ripping into her gift.

We had a great time with my family celebrating Christmas. We always have fun when we get together; add the wonderful dinner to it and you have a fantastic evening!