Later Christmas Day, the Collins clan started showing up at our house to start our Christmas festivities. By then, everything was covered in snow and it was still coming down! My mom was beyond excited (especially once Sarah and Jason got back from their trip safely) since she is one of the world's biggest snow lovers! Let Collins Family Christmas begin!
The required belly shots of Jack and Caroline!
The cousins: Penelope, Anna, and Nia
Nellie and Papa
Jason had WAY too much fun injecting his turkey before it met it's fate in the frier. That needle was HUGE!
While waiting for dinner to cook, everyone headed outside to play. Anna finally got to try out her new car...
...but was equally content letting Nia drive so she could ride and eat snow!
The Turkey Friers...or should it be Friars?
Aunt Erin even came over to join in the insanity!
After a yummy dinner, we packed into the den to open presents.
Anna loved her new princess PJs and her Belle Polly Pocket.
Nia was super excited about her new jacket, scarf, and toboggan from Mimi and Papa.
After opening presents, we headed outside again and roasted marshmallows for s'mores and Mom fixed snow cream. Who knew Bailey's was so good in snow cream?
Yummy!
I am so blessed to have such an amazing family and feel so fortunate to have been able to share such a special time with all of them. I love you all!
