CHRISTMAS 2007 and BIRTHDAY!!!!!

This was the year for the Rumley Christmas - all the children were here (6 of mine, 3 grandchildren, 2 children-in-laws, one significant other, plus Tim and I - 14 in all). But, we had to have Christmas early, because Dan-O had to work on Christmas Eve. Grace was helping Ava (2 months old) open her presents. I don't think Ava minded the help.

Christmas Eve gifts are always new pajamas (some of them get boxers).

I am pretty sure Dan-O liked his new scarf (he lost the one we got him a few years ago).

The hit of Christmas was Caleb's drum set. I am not sure who liked it better, Caleb or his father. After Caleb played the drums for over two hours, his father got a major headache. I think the set is going in the basement when they get home. When I was at the store buying the drum set, the cashier asked me if this was payback time. Perceptive!

Zachary loved getting new games for his game cube.

Caleb and Grace helped Erin open her birthday present. It was an empty box. Erin was confused.

Here is her birthday gift - it was too big to actually wrap. I think she likes it!

We had a great time together as a family. Lots of food, lots of snacks, lots of presents, lots of love, and lots of drums! Fun times!

On Monday, we go to Grandma Laga's house and celebrate Christmas with the Laga side. Wait til you see what we got Grandma - you will love it!