Kestner Family Christmas '15

We spent this weekend with Dillon's family in Virginia. Yesterday morning, we woke up bright and early and headed up the mountain. It was a busy, but fun-filled weekend with lots of family time and LOTS of presents.

We started off having a delicious lunch at Dillon's dad's house with chicken, greens, beans, macaroni salad, baked macaroni... you name it and that food was probably there. We all visited and Luke got to open his presents which included a sleeping bag, a tent that fits nicely over his bed, a flashlight that looks like a Caterpillar construction truck, a box of dinosaurs and a little green push car. Whew! Luke loved ripping the paper off and keeps asking when he can open more presents.

After this we headed over to Dillon's mom's house where the Kestner kids had their annual cooking competition. This year, the challenge was to make the best grilled cheese sandwich. For the third straight year, Mackenzie was the winner! Jon and Dillon called foul, but I think Kenzie won fair and square. It looks like next year's competition may be for the best taco. Dillon and I already have a plan that is down for the win.

Afterwards we opened presents. Luke got even MORE gifts which included a pretty green coat, two Dino Trucks, a book and a plate that includes construction trucks. We got to enjoy a fun party afterwards where Dillon's extended family came over. We ate even MORE good food, did an ornament exchange and then played a few games of Catchphrase.

Today consisted of having breakfast at Dillon's dad's, visiting some more and traveling back to Asheville. When we returned my mom and I went and got our groceries for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. I only work two days this week and then the remainder of my time will probably be in the kitchen! (And maybe a few hours off to go to see Star Wars with Dillon).

I'm excited for Christmas and can't wait to see what Santa brings everyone!

Luke's new favorite thing is to be just like daddy... :)