CHRISTMAS EVE
Aurora and Matt gave the dogs a stuffed Dreidel that sang the "Dreidel Song." Lana is usually the one who grabs ALL the toys...but this particular toy instanty grabbed Emily's attention.
Matt and Aurora's first Holiday at the Chin House.
Matt and Aurora got my dad the Chirstmas Leg Lamp Puzzle from the movie, "A Christmas Story." The leg lamp has always been a running joke in our family.
Quotes often heard this time of year:
"IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!"
"Uh, 'Frah-gee-lay'. It must be Italian!.....I think it says 'Fragile,' honey."
By the end of the night Emily had claimed the Dreidel as her own. We think she may be a closet Jew.
CHRISTMAS DAY!!!
Grandma and Grandpa Chin's House-early early early!!!
All the Harry Chin elves were helping in their own little ways.
Kristine helped out......
I helped out....It just isn't Christmas without Sticky Rice.
Matt helped out.....
All the boys helped out.....and joked around a bit too.
Grandpa cutting that chicken JUST right.
YUMMY SOUP!
Dad's got his apron on to help out too!
I have now mastered Grandpa's soup recipe. I learned a whole lot that day.
Marcus thinks it tastes good
Grandma making her demands while I stare blankly and look at Grandpa. :)
Turns out...we were looking for oyster sauce.
The Ladies of the morning.
Josh's 1st Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma Chin's house. Next year we will have Thanksgiving here and Christmas at the McCormicks.
Merry Christmas...Everyone!
CHRISTMAS AT THE HARRY CHIN HOUSE
Josh got the TV he has always wanted...It even had a big red bow!!!
Michael recorded the entire afternoon for us.
Matt in his USUAL present opening spot-the corner. :)
All Smiles when presents are being opened!
my musical card from Marcus and Kristina....I am NOT a fan of Miley Cirus.
How many of you knew that Dad is a HUGE swedish fish fan??? If not, you learned something new today.
Marcus is SO excited and in his normal Christmas Spot...the Fireplace.
Video games for Michael from Mel and Josh.....We shoulda gotten Kristine earplugs.
Melissa and Josh's First Christmas
Michael and Kristine's First Christmas
Marcus's and Kristina's First Christmas
Our First Christmas with Wizard Marcus and Kristina's Cat
Our first Christmas without Phoebe.
Emily and Lana had a great time.
Mom and Dad's 30th Christmas
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She looks even better than when dad and I visited her together in November.
Three Generations
The Party-goers
Matt and Aurora's first Holiday at the Chin House.
Matt and Aurora got my dad the Chirstmas Leg Lamp Puzzle from the movie, "A Christmas Story." The leg lamp has always been a running joke in our family.
By the end of the night Emily had claimed the Dreidel as her own. We think she may be a closet Jew.
I helped out....It just isn't Christmas without Sticky Rice.
Matt helped out.....
All the boys helped out.....and joked around a bit too.
Grandpa cutting that chicken JUST right.
YUMMY SOUP!
Dad's got his apron on to help out too!
I have now mastered Grandpa's soup recipe. I learned a whole lot that day.
Marcus thinks it tastes good
Grandma making her demands while I stare blankly and look at Grandpa. :)
The Ladies of the morning. 
Merry Christmas...Everyone!
CHRISTMAS AT THE HARRY CHIN HOUSE
Michael recorded the entire afternoon for us.
Matt in his USUAL present opening spot-the corner. :)
my musical card from Marcus and Kristina....I am NOT a fan of Miley Cirus.
How many of you knew that Dad is a HUGE swedish fish fan??? If not, you learned something new today. 
Marcus is SO excited and in his normal Christmas Spot...the Fireplace.
Melissa and Josh's First Christmas 
Michael and Kristine's First Christmas
Our first Christmas without Phoebe. 
Mom and Dad's 30th Christmas
One of mom's favorite picture
Rome Still-Dad is researching the area
Mom's favorite policeman in Italy. He helped mom with the train departures. 
Dad in Siena, a medieval town is steeped in tradition: quite the staircase.
Chinese restaurant in Siena--must be authentic. 
Now that is more like it: PIZZA in Florence...and not a bad price either.
Who can guess where they are here???? 
My favorite picture: Florence.
Ponte Vecchio: the old bridge 
Christmas was alive and well in Verona. 
Legend has it that if you touch Juliet's bossom that you will get good luck. 
Love notes posted at the fictional site where Romeo recited his famous verses to Juliet. 
More Christmas in Verona
Venice: San Marco Square
A belated Congratulations Mom and Dad!