Christmas Part 1...

We broke Christmas up into a couple of days this year so the kids could receive gifts in stages. Uncle Tommy gave them gingerbread house kits to make so we took the chance, covered the table and let them go at it.  Brayden did great and was really into it, Gavin preferred to eat all the candy, and Ava just made a mess as usual!

Gavin showing us he would rather eat the pieces than build a house!

Brayden's finished product...a train!

Gavin adding what's left of his candy to the house!

Always a mess!

Joe getting in on the action

Of course Emma slept through it all!

The Luchetta house!

We also attended Joe's Department of Physical Education's Annual Christmas Party.  The kids had a blast playing on the mats and running around.  Gavin was the only one that was interested in what Santa had to say though!

Joe showing Brayden the "proper" way to do pull ups on a pipe!

Not sure if he's interested in Santa or Mrs. Clause

Best way to burn energy!

My parents came and visited the weekend before Christmas and though they had to deal with our entire household being sick with Bronchitis, we still had a blast opening gifts! This years popular presents included trains and firetrucks for the boys and babies and dress up for Ava!

Tough guys with their Christmas apparel

Mom and I

Gavin would not take this Firefighter outfit off!

Brody and Sadie weren't sure what to think about the remote train

Brayden, the conductor

Emma and her new giraffe

Reading Emma her new book

Basketball hoop from Uncle David and Aunt Stacey

Ava helping Emma unwrap her gifts

Poppy lovin' on Emma

Thanks for making the trip from Virginia and showering the kids (and us) with gifts and love Meme and Poppy!