Christmas dinner party and another visit from Santa!

This past Friday we had our family over for a Christmas dinner party. The girls helped to get ready for it all day and were so excited to share their spirit with Noni, KPaw, Auntie K, & Brinan. Early in the day they helped me prepare the fish, green beans almondine, our Olive Garden salad, appetizers, and make the fudge. They also helped to set the table and clean their room. It was a special day getting ready. Everyone arrived around 6:00. Soon after, we were all blessed by a visit from Santa Clause. This would be the girls second personal visit this season. Pretty special I'd say!! After Santa came we all sang Christmas carols, took some pictures, and then Santa handed out presents. Once he left us, we enjoyed a great dinner followed by the movie Elf. Mom brought banana pudding and an old fashioned yule log. It was a very cozy night spent with family. Every Christmas season I am reminded about how special family is and how blessed we are to have such an amazing one. The love for the girls shines through from our family and friends so beautifully we are so thankful for everyone! Merry Christmas from the Colliers!

adding ornaments to the tree

Here comes Santa Clause...

Naughty or Nice list?

after party

Christmas 2012 Kick Off

To kick off Christmas 2012 our family headed out to Tim's Trees in Wheelock Tx to pick out our Christmas tree. The girls had so much fun helping us pick the tree and watching their daddy cut it down. After some shaking & wrapping it was ready to go! That evening we went over to my sister and brother in law's house for "Christmas in Porter" and had a wonderful night. Hanging out with family & friends is what this season is all about second of course to celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ!!! We have a nativity scene in our house and every morning the girls go and tell baby Jesus good morning & Happy Birthday. It's pretty special! Before dinner the girls had a special visit from Santa Clause. It was Pryscilla's first time to work up the courage to join Eden on his lap. That was a proud parent moment. You could see in her eyes how proud she was of herself too. Dinner at her house was amazing followed by our yearly tradition of watching my all time favorite movie Christmas Vacation. That movie brings so much joy every year!! Here are a few pictures from our two kick off events. Enjoy!