All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

Lots and lots of Christmas activities going on here.

Grammy found a star for Sam.

I baked cookies.

Brian went to his mom's family Christmas party on Saturday. We kind of had the plan to divide and conquer. He went to the party. I was finishing up shopping. The kids went to the Syracuse Symphony with my mom.

We came back together at the end of the day to meet up at my dad's for Luke and Danielle's holiday weekend. They were only able to come up for the weekend. The kids were pretty disappointed their stay was so short but I was glad for anything.

Zeke was here too. 

Sprawled out across the kitchen floor that he claimed as his own. We quickly learned to redirect ourselves so as not to bother him. 

Spoiled! ;)

A pancake breakfast at our house with my mom.

Brian and Luke made everything while Danielle and I attempted to take glamour shots of ourselves.... laughing our butts off.

Thanks guys.

How many pancakes did Pat eat anyway? Anyone keep count?

They did get presents from Luke and Danielle but seemed to like the box the most.

Luke broke this year's rules. 

We were not supposed to buy anything for each other.

But of course they came in with an armful of gifts.

I guess we are the spoiled ones now! ;)

In true Zeke form he planted himself right in the middle of the unwrapping action.

And like any lab, he methodically tore apart a piece of wrapping paper.

Our own little Marley.

Rachel stepped in with her assistance and snapped some glamour shots of us.

Yes, we are pathetic and we could definitely feel the eyes rolling behind us from Brian and Luke but we had some good laughs.

And so it begins... the marathon Christmas celebrations.

I'm not sure how much time I will have to blog but I will continue to try to carve out a little time. Also, my computer is making some strange sounds so it may be off to the Apple store tomorrow. 

Keep your fingers crossed.