Christmas 2012

We continued our tradition of making the trip home to NH to be with the Sewalls for Christmas.  I really enjoyed watching Lucas' excitement this year.  Christmas morning Frances, MaryAnn and I were up before everyone else having a cup of coffee and admiring the tree (we were too excited to sleep as if we were kids again!).  It was like the calm before the storm, because once all of the children were up there was lots of excitement and unwrapping!  Santa was very generous to all this year.  That must mean we are all very good :)

Christmas with Grandma and Papa

The weekend before Christmas my parents always come out to VA to celebrate my birthday and an early Christmas.  They were able to participate in some special activities like Lucas' school holiday tea and our playgroup holiday party.  My parents also graciously (with the help of my Aunt Carol) watched the kiddos overnight so that Steve could take me for a little birthday stay-cation.  We walked around Georgetown and went to Marcel's for dinner.  It was the first time we had been away (even if just for one night) in 4 years!