Christmas Eve morning – our first day in Jacksonville!  One of Noelle’s favorite traditions at Poppa and Rara’s is that she gets to ring the dinner bell when it’s time for a meal to start.  She can’t wait to ring the bell!

Our Christmas gift exchange took place despite living half-way around the world from the Eberts.  We draw names each year, and it’s always a fun surprise to see who everyone had.  We mailed the presents ahead of time and started the exchange via Skype (it was 4:00PM Christmas Eve here and 7:00AM Christmas day there). 

Everyone saying hello to the Eberts!

John gave Mike a really cool shirt that says, "That’s how I roll."  Mike can’t wait to wear it to gym class.  Noelle very proudly showing the Eberts her new My Little Pony.

Michele opening her Secret Santa gift from Dad… I love how Drew is on the side helping!

Andy gave Mom this gorgeous basket, and Michele gave me this beautiful basket as well.  It looks gorgeous in our house!

We gave Fancy Nancy her very own Fancy Nancy book, & John and Nancy gave Noelle her very own princess cash register — definite hit!

Noelle reading Fancy Nancy her new book!

About to open the cash register, her very first present.

It’s a winner!

Mike and I worked on this puzzle for at least an hour the morning of the 24th!  My Aunt Lexie made it for us, and Noelle took it apart before we were able to look at it first.  Let me tell you, I would’ve never figured it out without Mike Pond.  Such a fun mid-day activity waiting for all the hustle and bustle to start.