A Very Diederichs Christmas

On Boxing Day we traditionally gather at Greg's Grandpa + Grandpa Diederichs' place for their big Christmas get together.  Just about the whole family was there with a few exceptions - The Taylors in Orlando and Anthony who was visiting his wife in Kiev.  We definitely missed having them around!

Here is Finley upon arrival with her new most coolest toy ever - it's a thing-a-ma-jig.  Yes that's what it is called - I didn't forget the name of it.  It's mouth moves when you press his tummy.  They are so cool!  Penelope got a purple one.  They were featured on Ellen.

A bunch of Diederichs boys + Penelope

Uncle Brian, Grandpa John, + Uncle Larry

Penelope wearing her Christmas hat courtesy of traditional Christmas crackers

Finley + Kool Kat Kohl wearing their hats

Greg + Penelope waiting for the dutch auction to begin

Penelope and her cousin Kristen

Finley playing with Uncle Larry + Uncle Brian

Finley was clearly amusing Uncle Brian + Scott but not too sure what it was

Uncle Aaron cutting the tag off of Finley's cool new light up toy

Finley figured she was the Christmas present

Grandma Erna getting the presents ready.  This side of Greg's family does the dutch auction a little differently then most.  Grandma Erna buys them then we draw numbers, pick and trade.  It is much more calmer then the Florizone one usually is

Greg picking his present.

Finley had a blast hanging out with Great Grandpa John.  They colored and did shots of Christmas punch.  I normally wouldn't let Finley drink that stuff but how do you say no to Grandpa John and besides they both had a blast.

Best photo ever - Finley wearing a hat Uncle Lionel I think brought to the party

And then it was Grandma Gail's turn

Finley and Grandpa John doing some hand clapping

Now it was Grandpa John's turn to wear the hat

Finley putting the hat on Kristen.  I think everybody wore it!

Finley pointing some decorations out to her Great Aunty Denise!

As per usual, a great time was had at this Christmas get together! It's always nice to visit with one another as this is the only time that many of us get to see each other!