A McDonnell Christmas
Here are the digital pictures from the McDonnell reunion. I'm sure I'll post my 35mm ones later when they're developed because they usually turn out better, (there's no delay when shooting.)
I think everyone had a great visit...
Evan called Caitlin "Aunt Cee cee" for no apparent reason. He particulary liked Molly, Matthew, and Uncle Brendan. His favorite Christmas gifts were his Fisher Price grill and his blocks. He also got a "Goodnight Moon" board game and some board puzzles and Leapfrog toys and other things. He will be very sad to see the neighborhood Christmas lights come down and the inflatable snowmen "melt" away. It had become a nightly routine to take him out on a short stroll to see them before bed and he thanked God for them in his prayers every night.
As for the McDonnells:
Kelly caught up on some reading...her very favorite pastime. Shannon brought a fun picture project that we had a lot of fun staying up late and working on. Caitlin, Ryan, and Brendan spent a few nights over here and we rented movies, (some good, others not so good,) and they were great sports at having to crash on the couch and wake up early with the kids. Grandma and Grandpa seemed happy just to have their whole bunch together again. Oh, and Kelly and I also made a three layer cake that almost turned tragic until she rescued it with her wonderful icing job. So while they did have a rough first night at a different hotel, (with a drunk woman trying to get into their rooms and a fire alarm going off and making them leave the building at four in the morning,) I think after that, everything fell into place pretty well and they all had a nice stay. I'm so glad Shaun got to see everyone and show them his children and home.
Hope all of you had a great Christmas, as well! We'd love to hear what you did, so email us soon!
