Christmas morning 2011

This was the night before, minus the Santa presents with a glimpse of the bottom of the Christmas tree.

Passing out presents.

Santa drank all his milk and left a few cookie crumbs.

Spiderman bike!

Every little boy needs a coon cap.

Christmas with the Maurer Clan

Cousins!  We are family!  I might add that I failed to get a great shot of this group doing a cheer pyramid.

Santa made an early visit.

Maurer ladies.... love 'em.

Brothas

The crew minus Caleb and Jaxon.

Me and the mother in law in our Christmas red.

Austin getting a gift from "Santa"

Excited to open more presents.

So let me explain this one.  Wes and I played Rockie and Kelcie in a game of pitch.  The loser had to do 5 push ups.  Good thing I have no proof of who lost the second game... though I think you can find this on Jamie Hafner's blog.

RECAP: Friday we spent the evening at Aunt Jerri's for Maurer Christmas.  No matter date or time, this group is guaranteed to have a good time.  They know the true meaning of family and I love that everyone is always included.  We enjoyed a visit from Santa, LOTS of snacks, an interesting game of Chinese gift exchange and a few games of intense pitch.



Christmas at Mimi and Popo's

One of the seven pairs of shoes Avery got for Christmas.  What little girl wouldn't love silver glitter Tom's?

A new belt and buckle.

His old boots had a lot of miles on them... this present from Mimi was a huge hit. 

Bruce helping put together a Transfomer.

Uncle Jason got the kids scooters. 

Mimi & Popo's traditional Chirstmas Picture 2011.

Avery's Special Night Out

 Avery & Uncle Steve on ice.

 Just Uncle Steve tied on ice skates.  Aunt Candice was behind the camera on safe ground.  Baby Kemper is just months from arrival and we need to keep him/her (I think it's a him) safe and off slippery ground. 

 She's a natural!

 Bedtime. Who is reading to who? 

Making a Gingerbread House for Toppe!

While the boys were hunting the week before Christmas, Avery headed to The Woodlands to have a night out with Uncle Steve and Aunt Candice.  She got to go shopping, went out to eat, ice skated and enjoyed some one on one time with her aunt and uncle. 

Merry Christmas!!!

Maurer Party of Five would like to wish  you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

My favorite ladies

 Forever Friends

 We love our mommas!

This lady is my VERY FAVORITE. 

Grabarschick Christmas

 I'm a little out of order with this one, but we did get together last weekend (Sunday) for Grabarschick Christmas.  This is our first Christmas without Granny G, but we know she was watching over us as we enjoyed the day together.  Here are all her great grandchildren.

 Present time!

Caleb loved his glove.