Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve 2012

We went to spend a couple of nights with Manuel, Veronica, Larissa and Arianna.  We got there on Sunday and left on Tuesday.  We had a great time.  They hosted a Christmas Eve Party for Family members that could attend.  Here are a few pictures.

The Girls are ready to Party!

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Veronica is using her outdoor kitchen for the first time.  She had this built within the last week…

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She is so happy with this kitchen…..she loves to cook.

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Veronica bought the girls some gingerbread house kits so we are hard at work…

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All the girls got involved with this project…

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The best part of all this is that you get to lick your fingers …..yummy frosting!

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Back at the kitchen….things are full swing with the different meats, etc..

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Jacob and Melody.

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Manuel, Veronica, Corina and Doug enjoying the evening.

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These Buenuelos were delicious.  Home made tortillias (fried) topped with sugar and cinnamon.

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Kiddos are ready to open some gifts…

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Getting ready to pass out gifts….

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Oh, what fun it is to watch the children….

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Oh, Yeah, just what they wanted….a DSi

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Is she excited???!!

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Lets see what Ms. Santa got you!  Just what he wanted, too.  An iPad!

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I did not get a full picture of this plaque he received but it has his name, rank, and years of service.  He really liked this.  Will post a picture of the full plaque later.  It is very nice.

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The Aleman Family…..it was great to have them spend this time with us. 

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The Esparza Family….

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Arianna’s new apron.  She is ready to bake those Christmas cookies….

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Leslie and Ashley are ready to Karaoke…

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We were up until about 4 am….Great Party! 

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