Christmas 2009 (part two)

Christmas with the Balcombes is always such fun. We start the day off with a big breakfast complete with the Arriolas famous sticky buns. We then spend the next few hours opening presents as each family shows up and takes a turn. Then its time to get ready for lunch/dinner. The kids all play with their toys as we(by we I mean all the ladies) set up to eat. I guess it's only fair to include this little fact, the men do set up the tables for us. Then it's time to eat. It's a big spread that looks a lot like Thanksgiving, however we do always have a ham for Christmas (thanks to Aunt patty and Bob). After we eat and clean up, it's time for the sibling gift exchange. It's always a highlight of the day and this year was no exception. Then everyone spends the rest of the day/evening playing games, watching movies or football and just enjoying being together. Here are some pictures of the day. I didn't get as many as I usually do. This year for Christmas Paul got me one of those Flip video cameras, so I was busy taking videos of the kids instead of picture. Oh well. Enjoy!

This the puppet stage from Grammy and Champa!

Sawyer helping Champa open his presents.

Sawyer opening openign a gift from Champa and Grammy.

New Charger slippers!

Champa in his new Chargers jacket.

Sawyer got a wind up train.

Thanks Grammy and Champa!

New Jeans! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Pauls new jacket courtsey of his Dad and Mom!

One of our new favorite games.

My new boots!!!!!

Thanks Grammy and Champa!

A new Wii game from uncle Lance.

Pauls new Jersey!

Thanks Dad!

Paul and his brothers with their new Jerseys.

Family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos!

Poppin'

Thanks Wil and Faye!

Evan and his new Chess set!

Sloan and her new Barbie doll!

Ananbelle!

Sawyer, Wil and Thaddeus!