Where to begin......
We celebrated Christmas not once, not twice, but six different times. Yes, you read that correctly. Six times....
The first party was the weekend before Christmas - this party was with my mother's side of the family, so my Aunt and Uncles and Cousins and their kids. We have not been able to make this party in a few years so it was really nice to get to attend this year. The kids had a blast and even got to see Santa.
The next party was the following night....that was at our good friends house. We do not have any pictures because we left the camera in the car and when I did take pictures, they were all foggy. But again the kids had a blast and got to see Santa again.
The next party was the following night. This party is hosted my my mother in law and step father in law. We got an extra special gift this year.....Kenny's sister, brother in law, and their three kids were able to travel to the states from Germany to celebrate with us this year. My brother in law Don is a Lt. Colonel in the Army and they have been stationed there for the past year and a half. Their youngest, Grace was born in July 2009, so this is the first time we have gotten to see her since she was 3 weeks old. So it was very exciting for everyone. The kids had a blast and again Santa made an appearance. This time Santa talked to the kids and knew what they wanted for Christmas, so they were very intrigued by the man in the red suit. They wanted to know where he parked the reindeer. Oh to be young again!!!!
Keegan & Santa Claus
John & Santa Claus (He is even smiling) What an accomplishment!
Kristina & Santa - this is when Santa told her that he knows she wants an i-pod for Christmas!
Thanks Santa!
The next party was on Christmas Eve with Kenny's family. As usual we had a blast. Mom spoils all of us - not just the kids. We love her for it! The kids got lots of toys, clothes and things. Even the big kid got everything he wanted.
Our family picture
Next party......Christmas morning.........
Look at all the loot.......
Someone is very spoiled......
Keegan & his snuggie!
John & Kristina with their ride on scooters.
They love them and have been riding them around the house since.
The dogs are not real fond of this gift from Santa.
The afternoon of Christmas Day, my family comes to celebrate Christmas. This year we have new family members, our great niece Erika, our great niece Caitlyn and our great nephew Zachary. We were blessed that almost the whole family was able to attend this year's celebration. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wish everyone the happiest of New Year's. We pray that everyone's dreams come true! So until next year.......Merry Christmas from the Duda Family of Five!!!!
Kenny, Gloria, Keegan, Kristina & John
Kristina Pauline Duda – Second Grade taken October 2010.
John Thomas Duda – Kindergarten taken October 2010.
