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Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve and we have had a great day today. It started off with Derek's family coming over to celebrate the holiday with us. Grandma & Grandpa Dutra came bearing gifts, and S&Z proceeded to get into them promptly.




They each got a riding toy - Silas' is an Elmo-themed airplane, and Zoe's is a pink horse.





S&Z's cousins, Braden & Kaylan, were here as well. They all have so much fun playing together!




Silas was pretty interested in getting into all the presents once he realized how much fun wrapping paper could be!



We tried to get a picture of Grandma & Grandpa Dutra with both kids, but that was not successful. Here are a couple of cute ones we did get though!



After everyone left and Derek went to bed, the 3 of us were very happy to get out for a brisk walk on a chilly December afternoon. After dinner, we skype'd with Dad, Mary, Stephanie & Jim. It was so great to be able to see everyone on Christmas Eve, even though we're far apart!

The 3 of us then turned on The Nutcracker Ballet and some push toy madness ensued. This video was shot about 15 minutes before bedtime... 



Sending you love and joy this Christmas, from our family to yours!
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