Dec. 26th

The day after Christmas we went and did Morris family pictures on the beach, then we changed clothes and stayed to play awhile. Seriously- the weather was ridiculous. It almost felt like summer. Luckily we got to drop off Mariah napping at my parents house so it felt like a real vacation being able to sit down and talk with my sisters in law and watch my cute nieces and nephews play.

Christmas Day 2013

As per usual, our Christmas day was split- Morning with Lonas fam and evening with Morris fam. We feel so lucky that we get to go between our two great families with nieces, nephews, grandparents, siblings, and parents on both sides. The only hard part is saving room for double the Christmas goodies.

Mariah spent a while sitting in her cardboard boat with her new baby doll.

 One of my favorite Christmassy things is the big pile of wrapping paper that collects on the floor.

 Chase vs. Snow White on the basketball court. It is SO GOOD having him home.

Baby Hal in all his cuteness! 

 Grandma and Grandpa Lonas

And then we went over to the Morris Christmas where I was even worse about taking pictures.

 Kids watching Elf

Getting ready for the annual Morris Family White Elephant Gift Exchange.