Christmas #4-Aunts, Uncle, Grandpa Bidney & Lola

Last but not least, Christmas #4!!! On Saturday afternoon, we headed over to Grandpa Bidney & Lola's house for a wonderful ham dinner & gift opening. Aunt Holly & Uncle Chris live literally 2 minutes from the house I spent my middle & high school years living so the ice & snow didn't stop us!!

When we arrived, Eli had to check everything out, including Grandpa's dog, Gus. Gus is the kindest Golden Retriever you will ever meet & Eli instantly fell in love with him. He would follow him around & hug him. Here's an adorable picture of Gus getting some Eli love:

Dinner was somewhat potluck with Aunt Holly bringing green bean casserole & Aunt Sarah bringing potato casserole, but the best part of the dinner was made by Grandpa & Lola-wonderful ham! Here is Grandpa carving the "roast beast":

Eli waiting for the feast to begin:

Eli having some Grandpa time:

Then some Aunt Sarah time:

Gift opening time was great fun! Eli received some money from Grandpa & Lola for his college fund & some fun stars to put up on his ceiling. Thanks Grandpa & Lola!!

And, in usual Bidney fashion, anything entertainment: movies, music, etc., is what our gatherings consist of. Uncle Chris brought over his "Rock Band" for everyone to enjoy. Eli was having an awesome time dancing during all the excitement. Go to Aunt Holly's blog for more pics:

It was wonderful to spend time with everyone this holiday. As families grow larger getting to spend each Christmas with everyone will get harder & harder but hopefully we can do all we can to make it possible! Eli is very blessed to have such wonderful family!

P.S. Check out Eli's new words!