Christmas with the Crnks

The first part of Christmas day was spent with my family (the Reigners) at Uncle Eric and Aunt Carol's house. We had an awesome time with them in the morning and left in the afternoon to head back to our house. This was a special Christmas day, not only because it was Logan's first Christmas but also because it was the first time that Renae and I have ever hosted her families Christmas day events. It was nice to finally not have to drive to three different locations on Christmas and we were excited to have our home be used for this exciting time of the year.

We got home and made sure that everything was in order, we took the dog out, fed the baby and began setting up the tables. Before we knew it family was showing up and the food table was getting filled up. We weren't exactly sure when all of the family would show up so Renae's mom decided that we could share that time as the immediate family with opening our gifts. It was nice to have everyone cozied up in the living room opening presents and sharing stories.

Midway through opening gifts Nana and the rest of the family arrived. The living room became packed and the conversations began to flow. I took a moment just to step back and realize that this was our house filled with our family. That was huge because that is something that Renae and I have wanted to do for such a long time, but never we able to do because of living in tiny apartments.

We had Christmas dinner together. My Mom-Mom, Grandpa and Aunt Megan showed up later in the evening to be with us and Renae's family. It was overall a great time. We were a little worried about having space for everyone, but now realize that our house is comfy and cozy and can fit close to 20 people without feeling too overcrowded.

Here are some pictures from Part 2 of Christmas Day:

Mommy and Logan opening up Round #2 Gift #1 on Christmas day!

Logan not sure whether he should play with the screw driver or take the bow off of his head.

Oma showing Logan how to use the stacking ring set.

All the siblings together for Christmas...Uncle Mark, Renae, Uncle Ryan and Galina!

Uncle Ryan navigating his way through New York!

The Crnkovich Christmas would not be complete without the Lottery tickets!

The ladies enjoying some after dinner conversations.

Renae caught me breaking my good eating streak! But how could I resist Aunt Judy's chocolate cake with peanut butter icing!?!?!?

Renae and Galina at too cute...they were meant to be sisters.

Logan did get a little over stimulated on Christmas...if you think about it, that was a lot of people and tons of attention all in one day...o and with only two short naps.

Great Uncle tom was trying to teach Logan how to put the toys back in the tub.

Even though Logan just kept taking them out and throwing them, and making up a game with Uncle Tom, he was still patient with him and kept showing him what to do. This was priceless.

Again, it was great to have family over to celebrate Christmas. I could not imagine a Christmas without seeing all of the family together. After everyone left, Logan was asleep and the dishes were done I couldn't help but to just hold Renae for a moment. Of course the day was busy, and we didn't get too much time together as a couple or even a small family...we still enjoyed the day and would not have changed a thing. I am definitely looking forward to next year's Christmas when Logan is a little more aware of what is going on and can be a little more interactive with the gifts...but I am not trying to speed up time.