'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

We had the Simmons side of the family over this year for Christmas Eve! We all enjoyed a big dinner, presents, and lots of fun! We were also lucky enough to have Aunt Robyn and Grandma both here as well! Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Grandma and Cole













Papa and Chase














Nana and Chase













Cole and Chase














Aunt Robyn and Cole (in his Christmas PJs!)














Poor Chase was too tired to even finish opening his presents! He went to bed in the midst of the fun. But, soon after everyone left, it was time for Cole to go to bed. We reminded him that he needed to go right to sleep so that Santa could come visit. We put a few cookies on a plate, poured Santa a glass of milk, and Cole carried them both carefully to the fireplace. Daddy even made sure to open the fireplace doors so Santa wouldn't have any trouble getting in! And, without any of his usual complaining, Cole went right to sleep!

Not a creature was stirring...Not even a mouse...