Christmas Party

Review-- Josh was John's buddy in the Navy, and they currently work for the same company here in TX. He and Monica have had us over a few times, and graciously had us over for Christmas parties with their beautiful huge family.

   They started their get-together at 2pm yesterday, but since the babies would nap after church around that time, and John worked til 6pm, I told her we would get together another time...Monica quickly texted back "oh it will be an all day and night thing--you should come once John gets off!"---And I said "I was hoping you'd say that :)" haha.

Monica Me & Reindeer Olivia :)

 I can't say enough good stuff about how welcoming they all are! It makes it so much less stressful to see Lucas and Olivia playing and interacting with everyone, and they truly treated us like family as well :) Everyone was so accomodating and loving! And Monica is just one of those people who are natural nurterers---she made us plates of delicious mexican food (complete with amazing tamales!!!!! made by a family friend) and catered to the babies all night too. It's so appropriate that she's a nurse :) I wish I was a natural nurterer; I'm some other "-er" I'm sure lol.

    Then we talked to Josh about our new endorsement of Ron Paul :) He was happy. I am scared to jinx it by saying we back him, because everyone else has disappointed us. I have been reading and watching more about him and feel almost every stance he takes is well thought through and makes sense. He is trying to get the country back in line with what the Constitution intended. Time to get some t-shirts made :)

   I am getting better at keeping track of uncles, cousins, aunts, parents, grandparents, and in-laws though lol. Everyone of us had an awesome time. We watched a little slideshow of old family photos--so cute. John watched football with his man-pals lol. I got to have a little jam sesson with 3 guitar players in the dining room--it was so so so fun!! And the babies ran throughout the house getting toys and snacks all night.

    Then Monica and Josh gave them presents! So sweet and thoughtful---then they gave us chocolate and a card offering to babysit for JOhn and I to have a date night---we are taking them up on it! We totally trust them with L & O :)

 It was comforting to be a little part of a huge family on Christmas. I hope this is the start of a long friendship, as these are great people to know and share memories with :)

 Here are some clips of them jamming---so pretty sounding--I love her classical guitar!

My computer is messed up right now so I could onlyupload this video, but those three sounded awesome. I got to play a little with them, and hope to do more! I was even thinking so far ahead as planning to put together a little band to audition for x factor next year lol.

They were all excellent players and singers---and that kid with the long hair has a beautiful rich voice---he could make it on any of those shows!

Anyway, we all had a great time and hope to crash more family get-togethers lol!

  Thank you so much for bringing Lucas and Olivia some true Christmas joy--not just toys!