An Early Berger Christmas

On the 5th we had Uncle Patrick, Aunt Lindsay and Cousins Sophia and Gavin over for dinner and a gift exchange.  It was a lot of fun to be together with all of them, as it had been a little while.  The kids are always shy at first but after a bit (like when it was time to go) they were all playing together and having a great time.  Jeff and I (mostly I) were stressing throughout the day about the prime rib we were cooking.  I'd never done prime rib before and didn't want to mess it up, as this happens quite often when I cook. :)  There were a lot of phone calls to my mom that day.  We had a nice family meal and then were able to Skype with Nana and Papa.  The kids were so excited to open gifts, so of course, that's what we did next. They were all so patient, waiting for each child to open.  It was a great night of fun with our family!

Getting ready to Skype with Nana and Papa in FL.

Gavin gets to open first because he is the youngest.

Sophie peeks at her present

All the kids watch Gavin open.

The expression on Gavin's face is so funny, you'd think it smelled bad!

 

Owen holds his gift and wants his turn.

Daddy and Chase look with excitement at his present.

Pat, Owen, Jeff and Chase

Owen's turn!

Owen and Chase open their gifts and get new shirts!  Look at their smiles. :)

Chase's turn to open his gift.  Look at his proud smile.

A shirt!

Sophie's turn and she gets hair bows!

One more gift to share. 

What is it?

Chase and Owen play with their new cash register

Daddy and Uncle read a book to the kids