Christmas in Indy

Christmas in Indy is always special. We made it Independence a little behind schedule, but other than that, the weekend was perfect. Last year we started a new tradition to have the family Christmas the weekend before Christmas. While it still feels like we're settling into the new tradition, the weekend was a blast, full of great food (although there were some missing regulars :)), wonderful conversation and the peace you get when you're surrounded by family. I'm so lucky that I married into a family that I love as much as my own.

Although painful, Jay's family has a wonderful tradition of taking family pictures of each of the families after dinner but before talent/presents. I am missing some shots of Debbie's family so I will have to remedy that by getting shots from Stevenie or Nicole.

Jay's Grandma Pete and Grandpa Bud


Grandma and Grandpa with the cousins (including Anderson)


Jay's Immediate family


The O'Rourke Gang (Charlie pretending that's his family)





we missed you Alicia and Giacomo but can't wait to see you next year.

Talent (the story of Jesus' birth) 1 great narrator


and 2 awesome angels


Chocolate birthday cake and Happy Birthday for Jesus