We had a great time in Carlsbad visiting with the entire Jenkins Clan. It was super special this year as it was our 1st Christmas all reunited with Seth home from his mission. The boys especially loved staying at "Meme's Hotel". (The guest apartment)
We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at my parents house and kept with tradition in cutting the French Noel cake to find the hidden china. Whoever finds it is the king or queen of Christmas Day. Mom made a cake for the grandkids and a cake for the grown-ups. Such a fun tradition!
Uncle Joe D. taking his turn while the nieces look on.
Santa's sleigh flew over Muffin & Punkin's house during our party. There were green and red flashing lights everywhere. It was so neat! Here are the grandkids watching in amazement!
The girls singing the traditional "Carol of the Bells". Too bad we didn't fit in our "Happy Birthday Mr. President" as well.
Christmas Morning: Asher opening his stocking. He got lots of Silly Bands, just like he asked Santa for.
Jay River opening his stocking.
Santa brought all 3 boys soft blankies to keep warm on cold winter nights. They are still a favorite to sleep with 6 months later.
Every man must own at least one gun, or if you are my brother Seth at least 6 along with machete`s, knives and lead pipes. We call this the "Viva Pepe`" gun. (funny story from his mission in Honduras)
We had a delicious dinner at Uncle Vance and Aunt Cheryl's house and had cousin Cody Ross (SF Giants) sign some baseballs for the boys. Asher's eyes crack me up in this picture.
No Christmas is complete without a "Meme Christmas!" I don't know how she does it, the sheer amounts of adults, kids, babies, and sizes is overwhelming. There were 2 other rooms full of people and presents. Meme is amazing and she and Papa are always so generous to everyone around them.
Brent, Matt, Seth & Sean
The brother-in-laws modeling their new sweater vests before they head to the church to shoot some hoops. We had such a good time together.
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You guys really know how to party. You have such a great family!
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