Christmas with Jake's parents

Christmas with Jake's Parents

I'm all set for my next project

New BBQ grill scrub! He is getting ready to try new things next year.

           Suzi and Ron were able to come from California. Here they are holding our niece Abby. 

Ron and Suzi (Jake's sister and brother in law)

Gabe wasn't too excited about getting coal (lucky it was chocolate)

Shyla, Katie and Dylan

 Niece Shyla is in the background, trying hide from photos. 

Abby and Gabe performing a Duet

Katie (Jake's sister)

Melanie (Jake's sister)

Jake's Mom Louise holding Dylan (at our house for pizza on the 25th)

Glenn hands out the gifts.

Andy (Jake's brother)      Background: Brady (brother in law), Shyla (niece) Katie (sister)

Christmas at Claudia's parents

Just arrived at my Parents... We'll celebrate Christmas that night.

Jake and our Niece Elana, she is so sweet!

Our Niece Sarah.  (She reminded me that they haven't had a sleep over in a while.)

Gabe offering Jake some Oreos

My Dad Claudio

 My Niece Gabi loves to dance and sing.. at the table she was dancing to "Jingle Gabs".  She is also learning to say words in English and Portuguese such as ears, mouth, nose and eyes. She knows there are two words to everything.

Claudia's Sister in Law, Brother, Father, Niece, Mother, and youngest Brother (Rebecca, Alex, Claudio, Sarah, Leni, Gabe)

 

Opening Gifts

At the far right is "Lucia's Jake" (my brother in law).

Christmas Gathering (Jake's Aunts and Cousins-Louise's side)

This family gathering is for all the brothers and sisters of Louise-Jake's mom.  It's amazing how many people can come out of just two people.  Jake's aunts, uncles, cousins and their families add up to a lot of people.
Louise took an email vote from everybody.. and potato bar won over soups, that is what everyone was in line for.

Thanksgiving 2011

Gabe is teaching Jake how to play Angry Birds! 

Dylan liked my Mashed Potatoes-my contribution to the Dinner

I love thanksgiving.
-Claudia