The first week of our two week break was spent with Jeffrey's family. On Christmas Eve we went to a family friend's party, followed by the Bentz's annual Christmas singalong party. We were given a booklet of scriptures verses from which we all took turns reading and sang songs in between. It was a great way to remember Christ during the busy holidays.
Jeffrey's aunt Jeanine is as obsessed with Christmas as I am. She had tons of decorations, food, and put the booklets together. She even found different versions of classic Christmas songs which made it even more fun. Will entertained us all by dancing around to the music (and making his grandma a little nervous).
We spent our second married Christmas with Jeffrey's entire family at his grandparent's house in Santa Monica. It was so fun having so many people there talking, laughing, eating, and opening presents. It was cool to see the similarities between his family traditions and mine, and it really made Christmas feel special. With Jeffrey's grandparents, their 4 children and 4 spouses, 16 grandchildren (missing a couple who are on missions), 3 grandchildren-in-law and 2 great grandchildren, it was a full house!
Watching the Laker game, of course. And we were all so excited when they won (Jeffrey especially so).
Amanda's birthday was that week as well so we went to Manhattan Beach, ate some delicious pizza, and walked out on the pier.
We had an amazing Christmas this year!
love the pics.
ReplyDeletewe need to get down there... will and annie are so big !!!