Christmas Eve

Jillian with her Great-Great Grandmother Erline. Erline grabbed Jillian almost as soon as we got in the door. Jillian had a pretty fussy Christmas Eve but she quieted down in her great-great grandma's arms. Evidently Erline has some experience with babies.

5 generations of women. From left: Aunt/Cousin Ashli, Great Grandma Treva, Auntie Abbi, Great-Great Grandma Erline, Jillian, Grandma Pam, Great Aunt Bev and Aunt/Cousin Kelli.

We had two family events to attend on Christmas Eve and so it was a packed night. First was Christmas Eve Fiesta at Bev's house. The food was excelent as always! We had our 2nd annual Ugly Ornament Gift Exchange. I came away with a very lovely mannequin with purple beading that I swear was in last year's exchange. It will have a lovely home in my office when I return to work.

Grandma Joy and Grandpa Ron display our best Christmas present. Jillian's dress was just beautiful (thank you Mom). She looked so adorable in it. The tights she is wearing were hilarious. Of course they say "0-6 months" on the tag but no baby under 3 months or so would fit into those tights. She looked like a wrestler with the tights and the little bloomers under her dress! The black patent leather shoes were adorable with the dress.

Jillian's Great Uncle Mark held her for the first time on Christmas Eve.

Cousin Ethan had awesome Christmas pajamas! The hat made the ensemble, but like any kid, he didn't want it on. We madly snapped photos before he ripped it off. We did a white elephant gift exchange in lieu of exchanging presents with everyone. Jason got a photo frame and I chose a Santa and Mrs. Claus doll set.