Christmas Eve

Well I know the cuteness is going to be a little too overwhelming over the next 24 hours so I'm just going to get these pictures up so our parents can see the kids tonight. We miss everyone and wish you could have been here with us....or us down there! Ava is SO into Christmas this year! It's very adorable. The only problem is she's so excited Mason is going too slow for her and she's tending to open his presents too. I think that's ok though. It's probably the last year she'll be able to get away with that. Can't wait for tomorrow to see what Santa brings. I'm also regretting such an open floor plan at the moment. Ava's pulled her stool over to the overlook into the living room in the hallway up there and is peaking over the ledge to see what we are doing. Yeah...it's been noted for the next house that is not ideal for Christmas Eve! Hope everyone has a great Christmas morning. We love and miss you!

Santa and Rudolph's goodies

Look! FINALLY a family picture! It's been forever!

Man they are silly

Taking it seriously now

Ava and Mason in their amazingly cute robes from Auntie Mindy (and Uncle Pat, Aurora and Sophia)

Mr Mini-Man - is that not the cutest thing ever?

Check me out!

This hood is not great for me, guys!

Mason and Julie

Playing with his jingle bells. Why does that sound dirty?

Ava's robe! she loves it!

Looking so cute and comfy!

Opening her Christmas Eve presents

What a goon.

Ava got kissing Princess and the Frog dolls from Tekla - they are so cute!

They even make a smacking sound when you make them kiss!

Christmas Eve dinner - in front of the TV watching "A Christmas Story". I'm considering this being a tradition. It was fun!

Mimi sent this hat. It's great! Mason and Andy both love it!

our attempt at a Christmas picture earlier in the week. It did not go well.

This one did though!