"Christmas" in January - a pictoral update

We decided to take advantage of everyone being home and we postponed our Christmas celebration until January 8 (which also happened to be my birthday). I don't know what you all do about Christmas gifts, but we draw names and do a "secret santa" type deal. It works well when you have a large family.

I was able to give my mother her birthday presents as I was away for her birthday (for the first time ever!). Her birthday happens to be on December 25th. Poor girl.

  This is what my brother-in-law did to his face that day. I laughed so hard, but seriously! He kept it all weekend.

We had a pleasant, low-key celebration. It was strange because we had one day to pound out all our Christmas celebrating rather than a "season" if you will. It was fun though, as always. This picture shows a little bit of what it's like to crowd into my parent's living room. It is nice and cozy. There are legs everywhere!

Christopher and Zachary are excited about their new lego set!

Akiho (my Japanese sister) opening her new pajamas and housecoat.

Justin showing Brian some love.

My niece Kaitlyn and my mother.