Christmas NIGHT

"Smile McQueen"

Elaine got a new Barbie and a rolling container to store up to 20 Barbies. Aunt Katy put the bow on her head, and she's wearing (a lot of) her new makeup.


Coincidentally, Santa brought Allan 'ToMater' socks (from 'Cars'), Ema & Epa sent Allan a 'Cars' themed Jacket and he got 'Mac & Lightning McQueen' toys from Uncle Dave & Katy.
He was also wearing his new Lightning McQueen cap, but when we put it on him backwards he said, "I'm not Dabe, I'm Allan". (translation: Dave=Dabe)




Elaine put on her new ballet shoes to impress Aunt Katy (who use to dance). I pulled out my old tap shoes to show Katy. She immediately put the shoes on and began tapping in the kitchen and telling Elaine about how to tap. It was kinda funny since my tap shoes were HUGE on Katy.

Elaine with her Aunt Katy

I tried to get some posed pictures.

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Grandma Robin and Ema each called and spoke with the kiddos.

Elaine loved the goodies in her stocking.

Elaine with her Biblical toys: Mary, Noah, Moses and Goliath.

It was tricky getting Allan to keep unwrapping presents after he unwrapped the first of two WALKING robots.

Digging to see what is still under the tree.

"It's the Barry Movie!" (main character's first name)

Elaine put on some of this makeup, above and BELOW her eyes.

Star Wars toys from Santa. He knows the difference between Clone Troopers and Storm Troopers.

CHRISTMAS EVE

We met Katy's parents at their church for the Christmas Eve candle light service at 6pm and then we went to their house for dinner and family traditions. Dave and Katy are engaged, so everyone was trying to blend the traditions from the two families.

TRADITIONS: Birthday Cake for Jesus (Koch's) and Donuts (Brank's)

TRADITION: Baby Jesus put in the Nativity scene.

TRADITION: Tracking Santa's Journey on www.NoradSanta.org
He was in Peru when this photo was taken.

TRADITION: Opening one present on Christmas Eve. The kids got their new PJ's.

"Look Mommy, it's Transformers name BumbleBee"

Ballet Dancing and Break Dancing

My bosses gave Elaine leather ballerina slippers for Christmas. She's been hamming it up and dancing for the camera. Allan, seeing the extra attention, is trying to BREAK DANCE in these pictures.
She put her own outfit together yesterday; quite a color combination!