Such a fun and busy end of the year - here are the holidays in pictures.....
Christmas celebration at the Powells The happy engaged couple - Laura and Kyle
Robert and girlfriend Kate
Tom, Jo Ann, Elizabeth and Tom with their new ride-on toys
Elizabeth loves her new wheels
Tom decided he wanted a turn
The bumblebee was a bit tricky, but definitely a hit!
Needless to say, the kids really racked-up
Now off to Birmingham to continue the celebration.
The Powell family on the way to Christmas Eve service
Christmas morning we were up at 6:30 am so we decided to go over to
Tom, Jo Ann, Elizabeth and Tom with their new ride-on toys
Elizabeth loves her new wheels
Tom decided he wanted a turn
The bumblebee was a bit tricky, but definitely a hit!
Needless to say, the kids really racked-up
Now off to Birmingham to continue the celebration.
The Powell family on the way to Christmas Eve service
Christmas morning we were up at 6:30 am so we decided to go over to VJ's house and tell him Merry Christmas....since he tends to sleep-in
Elizabeth, still dressed in her pjs really enjoyed playing with VJ's stack of magazines
Elizabeth, still dressed in her pjs really enjoyed playing with VJ's stack of magazines
Christmas Morning - in the outfits I made....Martha Stewart watch out...not really
So the Mia and Papa (the Graffeo Grandparents) gave Elizabeth and Tom these great ride-on toys that make noise. It was funny, my dad did not notice that Elizabeth's toy required assembly (hence the no wheels). She was very confused why Tom was mobile and she was not, it was really comical. In case there are any new grandparents out there - word to the wise - if you buy a noisy toy, it will stay at your house and will be utilized extensively during visits!!
Christmas lunch at my Uncle Mike's - it was delicious. Here are two of the three Graffeo brothers and their sons - Matt and VJ.
Powell family photo plus the Godfather
After lunch we had about 45 minutes at my parents house to regroup (aka finish opening presents) and then head to the Zicarelli Christmas dinner. The food was incredible and there was lots of it!!!!
For the first time ever, we played Dirty Santa, which went over really well!
Many thanks to Aunt Kathy who hosted everyone and read the night before Christmas
In between lunch and dinner we tried to take a family photo on the front steps. Do you ever wonder how I get Elizabeth and Tom to smile.....I have my parents act like fools :)
So the Mia and Papa (the Graffeo Grandparents) gave Elizabeth and Tom these great ride-on toys that make noise. It was funny, my dad did not notice that Elizabeth's toy required assembly (hence the no wheels). She was very confused why Tom was mobile and she was not, it was really comical. In case there are any new grandparents out there - word to the wise - if you buy a noisy toy, it will stay at your house and will be utilized extensively during visits!!
Christmas lunch at my Uncle Mike's - it was delicious. Here are two of the three Graffeo brothers and their sons - Matt and VJ.
Powell family photo plus the Godfather
After lunch we had about 45 minutes at my parents house to regroup (aka finish opening presents) and then head to the Zicarelli Christmas dinner. The food was incredible and there was lots of it!!!!
For the first time ever, we played Dirty Santa, which went over really well!
Many thanks to Aunt Kathy who hosted everyone and read the night before Christmas
In between lunch and dinner we tried to take a family photo on the front steps. Do you ever wonder how I get Elizabeth and Tom to smile.....I have my parents act like fools :)
Amazingly it was a really nice day and not very cold - here is the current Powells family.....
...and another Powell family shot with 'Peaches' included
Believe it or not, this is the entire Zicarelli family. I hope I say this some what correctly - two grandparents, one great aunt, 5 aunts, 5 uncles, 14 grand children
...and another Powell family shot with 'Peaches' included
Believe it or not, this is the entire Zicarelli family. I hope I say this some what correctly - two grandparents, one great aunt, 5 aunts, 5 uncles, 14 grand childrenand 2 great grandchildren....Grand Total - 29!
And two days after Christmas I hosted a bachelorette party for my sis Laura. Here is the bride and the MOB (Mother of the Bride).
Laura has some great friends and the party was so fun!!
I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with those you love. Happy New Year!
And two days after Christmas I hosted a bachelorette party for my sis Laura. Here is the bride and the MOB (Mother of the Bride).
Laura has some great friends and the party was so fun!!
I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with those you love. Happy New Year! 
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2 comments:
they are adorable!!! i love elizabeths snazzy boots...precious! that is too funny that your dad forgot to put the wheels on elizabeth's ride :)
Not only did Kyle and I make the page but thanks for letting the bach. party make the twins blog as well! You are the best sister in the world! love, LP
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