Christmas Eve - Part I

 

We have traditionally always spent Christmas Eve with the Hamilton/Kneeling clan.  With the addition of three little ones two years ago, the tradition has changed from our old tradition (Christmas Eve service, Pizza, and gifts) to more of a play date.  This year we did brunch at Auntie Rosemary & Uncle Dave's new condo.

 

The little cousins had a blast playing together.

 

Sarah helped her Mama cover up baby brother:

 

This little castle was Grandma Hamilton's.  I don't remember it at all, but apparently John & Cathee loved it when they were little, and it was quite the hit with the next generation.

I was curious to see how we were going to fit 14 adults and 8 kids into the condo, but we had plenty of space.  Keith's already planning for our retirement when we can move into something similar.

 

 

Towards the end, Parker, Sarah, & Fiona were chasing each other up & down the hallway.  You'd really think he would have taken a better nap after all this excitement!

 

Matching cousins: