Christmas Part 1

We are presenting Christmas 2008 is parts given the huge number of pictures that were taken. First we have some from Sullibash given by my aunt and uncle in South Bend. This year we gathered at the Isaak Walton League, which was basically an enclosed park shelter with a kitchen. It was perfect for our large clan. Here's Becca attacking the tree.

And Patrick found a piano.

It didn't take long for the other boys to join in.


My cousin Lauren brought her Wii and the kids loved watching other people play.

There was also some sledding.

AJ even did a little song and dance for us.

The next day, Patrick was the first to open his present (from Dan & Teresa) so he could...

help make pancakes, along with every one else.


AJ stopped long enough to give me this sweet smile.


Since they moved to Ohio, we haven't seen as much of the Venia's as we'd like so Becca maximized her time and cuteness.

After breakfast we lined the kids up for presents. Everyone in this picture is under 5 years old. Just think of the crowd if the three Coffey's had made it!


Here's Clara opening her My Little Pony's game, which I'm told she took to bed.

And Patrick got some really cool drumsticks from Aunt Pat.

We came home for Monday and the kids tried out the drumsticks.


Patrick even let Becca have a turn.

That's it for Part 1, but don't worry there are lots more to come.