Early Chrismas in Oregon

Last weekend we went up to Oregon to spend Christmas with my family. Last year we were in Portland on Christmas Day, so this year we will be in California with the Hulberts so we went up north a little early this year. We had a very nice Christmas celebration with everyone at my brother's new house. It was fun to see the new house and for all of the cousins and family to be together. The kids loved going up and down the stairs to the basement and watched a Christmas classic...Rudolph. Then they had a little caroling session upstairs and everyone joined in. After celebrating at Joseph's house, we went back to Scappoose and opened presents with my family. Allie loved opening and said "Oh this is my favorite" (about everything) and then would move on to the next gift. At one point she said "Are there any more presents under the tree to open?".....it was a lot of fun to see her this year. She really got into opening and will be a pro for Christmas morning! Allie, Uncle Jo-Jo, Grandma & Pa all made a gingerbread house. Allie did a great job of tasting the frosting and eating the decorations. It was a lot of fun.