Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve started out with the girls having a lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Kees. The girls had a blast eating ham, string bean casserole and mashed potatoes. They ate like big girls and just had small bites (nothing blended!) and loved it! The ham was a big hit!

Grandma and Isabelle

Daddy and Isabelle sneaking a nap upstairs in Grandma's spare room. Not sure who was more tired after dinner.

Belle

Ava

Ava and her thumb (her best friend when she is tired)

The girls trying to open Uncle Curt's present. Some chaotic family shots.
With Grandma and Grandpa Pondillo back at our house after church. I am very happy to admit that the girls were ANGELS at church. Besides a few raspberries that Ava blew and Isabelle playing with the little boy in front of her which kept saying "Hi baby, Hi baby, Hi baby" they were quiet and calm. However, I think they were overtired and a little off schedule by the time we got back to the house for some late appetizers because they were little devils. They were good for a few minutes, then upset, then good, then upset...it had all of us on our toes!! Here is one of the quiet moments with Daddy and Isabelle watching people open their presents.

Miss Ava admiring her new radio flyer wagon from Grandma and Grandpa Pondillo! Can't wait to test that out! The best part is it rides 2! Shortly after this picture we put the girls up to bed. It wasn't the easiest night to put them down but I am sure they just heard all the chatter of the Pondillo clan downstairs and still wanted to party....however, luckily they eventually went to sleep so Santa could arrive.