It's not often that we've had both Camps and Wards visit on the same day so Christmas Day was extra special. Our family-filled day began with the Camps desending upon noTTafarm for brunch followed by a visit from nephew Nick, Brooke and their three girls in the afternoon. It was such a wonderful day!
Christmas Eve, we were still prepping. Scott was a super good helper and even dipped the pretzels with a smile. They were delicious!
After we got home from church late on Christmas Eve, I still had many presents to wrap. Luckily, I was inspired by my retro-styled scottie dog wrapping paper and plaid ribbon. So cute!
It wouldn't be a great Christmas day without our great niece, Sophie.
Sophie created a personalized painting for us as her gift. Featured on the canvas are four kitties with nametags on their collars (Wilson, Bibbers, Leo and Rocket) plus a Scotty dog - all wearing colorful Christmas sweaters. We are proud of this "Sophie Original" and have displayed it upstairs near the guest rooms.
Our nephew, Andrew, and his girlfriend, Kate, were home from Arkansas. They are both teaching high school in Stuttgart and considering beginning a Masters' program soon.
The newest Mr. & Mrs. Camp (Jeff and Tanya)
Pat & Kathleen were in Portland and Kate & Alessio were in Italy - but we were able to chat with them all via the miracle of Facetime (and nephew Pete's technological know-how.)
Just when you think you don't need a thing . . . presents! So many lovely gifts were exchanged, including:
Carl took this photo of our barn and then had it placed in a lovely mat and frame. It now graces a wall in the great room. Beautiful!
Miss Sophie counted all the change that was in the unicorn bank we gave her (upwards of $16!)
Kate and Andrew gave Sophie a robot. She had alot of fun figuring out how to make it do tricks.
Sophie & Kristin Selfie
Batten down the hatches!
The Ward girls arrived at about 2 o'clock (along with their mommy and daddy.) How fun to have these three little balls of energy join us for the afternoon. (That's one-year-old Bailee making a run for it with big sisters Allie and Maggie.)
Maggie and Allie "posing" for me.
Allie got a really cute kid-sized Polaroid camera from Santa. Here she takes a snap of Leo who was trying to avoid all the ruckus by hiding under the tree.
Allie joined in a rowdy card game of Spoons with many of the Camps. Kate taught everyone how to play and Pete, Sophie and Andrew helped Allie catch on. It was great to see both sides of the family represented in the competition. After the Camps departed, Allie challenged Brooke and I to a few rounds; she tried every trick she could to win every hand.
The Wards will add Baby Girl #4 to the family in May. 💜
After everyone left and the house was quiet, Scott built a fire and we were able to relax. A wonderful end to a wonderful day.
We Hope You Enjoyed Your Christmas!
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