Once we found out that I would be 37 weeks pregnant at Christmas and Andy would be working Christmas Eve, we volunteered to host the Mueting Christmas at our home in Sioux City. Thankfully it still worked out to have everyone travel to us since we had a newborn preemie Brooks to take care of now!
Bennett and Marie spent the night of the 23rd in Spencer with Papa Joe as they welcomed the rest of the family into town. They were busy with movies, popcorn, and so much playtime. This allowed Grammy to stay in Sioux City with us while we continued to get over the flu and adjust to life with a new baby. We were so thankful for the help!
On Christmas Eve, everyone traveled to Sioux City to meet Brooks, open gifts, attend mass, and eat many many goodies. Andy was working on Christmas Eve so he was in and out of the celebration but was able to be a part of most of it.
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On Christmas morning, we slept in as long as 2 eager little kiddos allowed before we ran downstairs to open gifts from Santa. Marie and Bennett loved finding the note from Santa, seeing the open fireplace, and opening their stockings.
We enjoyed the morning with time as our new family of 5 before the rest of the gang showed up for brunch and more gifts.
Christmas day was full of relaxing, eating, playing, and napping. Just as it should be. That evening we decided to go to the hotel where Grammy and Papa were staying so the kids could swim.
After all the craziness and unexpected challenges the week before Christmas, it felt so good to just enjoy our time with family on Christmas Day.
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