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Christmas Part 2

 Jamie hosted Christmas for the Durnin side at her house on the 14th. Josh cooked chicken and sausage gumbo. 

Mom had a mug game for the kids to play
They won some good prizes
Then they did a gift card exchange
Jules was with her dad 
The adults played a gift card game 
We went Christmas caroling on December 17th. Josh pulled the trailer and I rode in there with him while our kids rode in the back. 
We had church on Christmas Eve this year and decided to do a candlelight service. It was a short service. At the end, we sang O Holy Night and lit the candles.  It was very pretty. 
Hudson helped light the candles and they ran out, so he is holding a lighter
Josh took this from the drums
We went to the Couvillon's for lunch. Dillon came home for two weeks. 
That evening we went to Nana & Papa’s for presents and tacos
Gianna was excited about the LuLu leggings and the trax mat 
Hudson got a fishing backpack and kayak accessories 
Josh was enjoying taking a nap with Cason 
Matching pajama pictures
Nana did a left, right game 
Reading the Christmas story on Christmas morning 
Hudson got his kayak early, so he got a case for his binoculars and Nike socks. Gianna got Nike shoes, socks, LuLu lemon skirt, perfume and Ulta gift card. 
They gave me Nike shoes and clothes. Josh got a range bag. 
Gianna trying out her mat
We went back to Nana & Papa’s for lunch 
That night we went to Nana B’s house. Dillon brought Dax with him and he loved Gianna!
They looked for the pickle in the Christmas tree.
Hudson found it and won $5 
Opening gifts
More games 
Glad Dillon was home, but missing Jen! 

Gianna and Grace were on the back of Divine Dance's Christmas card as demonstrators

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