Christmas with the Bangs

As promised, here is our Christmas with the Bangs! We love living so close to the Bang family and having the opportunity to be together often. Even though we weren't together on Christmas day, we still had a special holiday!

Here is Elly opening her present from Aunt Marla. Winnie the Pooh and a Princess crown...does Aunt Marla know two-year-old girls or what?
Owen's gift from Aunt Marla was puppies! He loves having them all around and trying to see how many he can jam in his mouth at one time.
Elly with one of her best friends in the whole world "Rayeen" (Andrew's Aunt Raelene). The two of them have forged a special relationship that I hope Elly will always remember. They are two peas in a pod!

Owen with his Grandpa Bang! Aren't they a sweet pair?

Andrew's sister, Sarah, recently got an English Bulldog puppy. Owen was VERY interested...Elly was NOT. They named her Penny. Elly will talk about Penny all the time and will waive at her if someone is holding her, but she'll run in terror if the dog comes near her. Owen likes to sit on the opposite side of a glass door from Penny and bang on the glass. Penny barks and Owen thinks it's hilarious. I'm not sure how hilarious Penny thinks it is.

Elly and her Uncle Joe. She loves to pretend call Joe on the phone. Her conversations go like this, "Oh, Hi Joe! Oh Good! Ok, bye!"

Owen doing what he enjoyed best...playing with and chewing on the wrapping paper.

Andrew opening his rocket blender. Can't say we've used it yet...darn, and I really thought it was going to be a hit.

Grandma Bang helping Elly open her Dora and Boots bathtime playmates.

Great-grandpa Bang opening a present. It is so nice to have Great-grandpa Bang so close!

Proof Owen does not fear the dog, but he better watch out or he's going to lose a couple chubby little fingers. I'm sure that puppy would love to nibble on them as much as I do.