Christmas with the Castles and Clarks

Well, here is the long waited update about the Castle and Clark Christmases. First is Christmas with the Castles, which was so much fun. It was so great to see Danae and Doug and watching them play with the kids was such a treat. We really are lucky to have such amazing people in our family.



Bailey got a BEAUTIFUL dress from mom. It's sparkly! She will wear it tomorrow to Dana's birthday party. I can't wait!



Danae and Caden had a grand old time. Caden had about 1.3 billion pictures taken of him and he totally loved it, I'm sure. Danae is introducing Caden to his new moose toy from Grammy and Poppa Keena.




Jason is showing off the really cool plates Bailey and Caden got from mom and dad. They are so pretty and Bailey obviously loves them!




Bailey and Caden both got beautiful mug and plate sets from Danae and Doug. Bailey loved hers! Notice Danae's face as her 1 year old niece tosses around her very breakable present!





We got our brilliant brother-in-law school stuff. He loved them! He was so great!




Bailey and Danae had such a great time. Bailey loved the attention and Danae was great. We sang along with "The Music Machine" CD from Aunt Bethany and just had an amazing time together. I miss them...
Now, moving on to Christmas Eve with Chuck's side of the family. Bailey wore her special Christmas outfit and chewed on some balls that Hunter got from Aunt Karin. Sharing germs is alright between cousins, right?
I love this picture. Chuck cuddled up with Caden almost the whole evening. Caden also wore his Christmas outfit, including scottie cap!

Jason and I made a "B" for the Blevins and a "D" for the Dukes. They loved them! Homemade gifts from us... truly priceless! :)


We had Christmas Eve at Jessica's this year, which was a first, but it was so much fun. We had tons of amazing food and it was just fun and relaxed and Nanny was forced to sit down and not play hostess the whole evening!


So, there's the Christmas update!
Love you all!






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