Christmas Eve: Part 2

        Every year we have the Christmas Eve party at our house and it's always a blast.  The day before Christmas Eve, mom let me one gift.  This was a gift I had needed soo badly.  When I photographed Liz's wedding, I'm pretty sure I left my battery AND charger at the venue.  I have been using my battery grip ever since then.  Don't get me wrong, a battery grip is a wonderful thing, but not for everyday use.  Anyway, Mom got me two new batteries and a charger!  Thank goodness.  It was so exciting to go back to the actual camera itself without that huge grip attached.  I haven't had to change the battery since.  And it's New Year's Eve.  

Back to Christmas Eve...

The Queen of the Kitchen made these adorable little reindeer, with a little help from Pinterest.

And these.  That's Hershey Kisses, the hugs, melted in between.  Talk about yum, sweet and salty finger licking good.

Eating a cookie he made himself.

I'll give you one guess as to whom this belongs to.

Hello Kitty, pens, and fairy wings.

Like father.

Like son.

Jamie, my best friend from 6th grade, brought her husband and baby boy and celebrated with us.

Mom was so excited to play her new game, Hedbanz.  It looked like so much fun.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

xoxo
Chelsea

Christmas Eve: Part 1

        Every Christmas Eve we go to Dad and Melanie's to visit for Christmas.  This year, Jess, Maggie, and I actually got up and ready early enough to visit for a good amount of time and not feel rushed.  Who would have thought just getting up earlier was the solution?

Mom's cute little reindeer cookies

Tobey

Bella

She was a huge fan of the homemade treats I made for her and Tobey.

 

They were ready for lunch.  Tobey will sit there and whine and squeal if you ignore him.

We opened presents, ate good food, and enjoyed each other's company.  Oh, and I got this.  Dad's old camera with all the lenses.

When Maggie was little, she loved Dad's tools.  She always said when Dad died, she would get his tools.  Morbid, yes, but it turned into a little joke/not such a joke of fighting over a few key items.  So, Jessica said she wanted his cd's.  Now that Maggie is older, she isn't as into his tools, so she has claimed the movies.  I never knew what I could have until I saw this baby.  As you can see, I didn't have to wait for it, I got it now. Booyah, sisters!  And thanks, Dad!
 

Matthew, Jacob, Lauren, and Nick

xoxo
Chelsea

p.s.  We didn't get a picture with everyone together or any with Melanie, sorry!  Not sure why, Christmas is a busy time, I guess.