Christmas Eve 2011

We have always had Christmas Eve dinner and celebration at our house.  We have both families and invite some friends.  This year was especially fun. 



Joey started the evening with placing his
reindeer food out in the lawn.





He was so patient while Jose and I prepared the
house for our guests.  He worked puzzles on his own.



Joey and Abuelo Chano

 

Joey and Abuela Nina


 

We purchased some mistletoe a week or so before Xmas.
Joey had a lot of fun with it.  He was sure to point out who
had passed under the mistletoe and needed to be kissed.




Joey and his Papa and Nana




Frances and Karl

 

Kathy and Krista (me) - Sisters!




Joey and Vonn (Joey giving one of his
super strength hugs.)




Reuben - the entertainment for the night!
He is so into imaginative play and gets everyone
involved in his fantasy world.  So much fun!



Oreo enjoying her gifts for the night - she kept track of each animal.





Joey opening one of his gifts - Creepy Crawlers!
The same gift I got when I was five!




Kathy and Dad




The Frey family - I was trying to get a good family photo.




Tia Karina, Uncle Adrian, and Joey

  

Jose, Joey, and Abuela




Joey and his Nana



Joey "helping out" by opening their gift for them. 
He was so excited this year to give presents.



Vonn enjoyed Joey's nativity set

  

Me and my wonderful parents


 

Joey proudly wearing one of his Xmas presents.


 

Jose and Krista


 

Rosy and Shawn (and Dot) - they both worked Xmas eve, but
 were able to show up later in the evening.