Allen Family

Thanks to the way the calendar worked out this year, all of the kids and grandkids were able to attend the Allen Family Christmas at Tara's Dad & Mom's house this year. While this made for a full house, it was a rare and great opportunity for everyone to see each other. Even the newest member of the family, 6-day old Olivia, made her presence known. After eating a wonderful meal, we opened up some great presents that we will treasure for years to come! The kids weren't the best at letting us know who their presents were from, so please forgive me if I fail to mention that fact!

Allen Family Christmas
	Tara was thrilled to hold Gil & Noell's newest addition, Olivia.
	A closer look at the necklace that Tara received earlier in the day - with the names of Tyler, Samantha, Andrew, and Jayden on it as well as that of Rodney & Tara (the circle) and 97 (the year our family began, on the star).
	Jayden and Lilly playing on Jay's new DSi before the gift unwrapping got underway.
	Jay was happy to get an opportunity to hold Olivia today.
	A look at some of the family in attendance today...
	More of the family...
	And still more family...
	Drew, Lilly, and Jayden starting to open their presents.
	Tyler, Samantha, and Veronica opening some of their gifts.
	Tyler got a new PSP game from his Uncle Scott.
	Drew got a game for his DSi from Uncle Scott.
	Sam got a new necklace and earrings from Great-Grandpa.
	Jayden got a new necklace as well.
	Tyler got this autographed Detroit Pistons shirt from his Aunt Amy.
	Sam got a DSi game from Uncle Scott as well.
	Jayden got a Barbie Sparkle Cling set.
	Drew got a t-shirt with his name on it from Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail.
	Tyler got a new puzzle to put together.
	Drew got a 3D art set.
	Jay also got a princess cling set.
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Allen Family Christmas

Tara was thrilled to hold Gil & Noell's newest addition, Olivia.

A closer look at the necklace that Tara received earlier in the day - with the names of Tyler, Samantha, Andrew, and Jayden on it as well as that of Rodney & Tara (the circle) and 97 (the year our family began, on the star).

Jayden and Lilly playing on Jay's new DSi before the gift unwrapping got underway.

Jay was happy to get an opportunity to hold Olivia today.

A look at some of the family in attendance today...

More of the family...

And still more family...

Drew, Lilly, and Jayden starting to open their presents.

Tyler, Samantha, and Veronica opening some of their gifts.

Tyler got a new PSP game from his Uncle Scott.

Drew got a game for his DSi from Uncle Scott.

Sam got a new necklace and earrings from Great-Grandpa.

Jayden got a new necklace as well.

Tyler got this autographed Detroit Pistons shirt from his Aunt Amy.

Sam got a DSi game from Uncle Scott as well.

Jayden got a Barbie Sparkle Cling set.

Drew got a t-shirt with his name on it from Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail.

Tyler got a new puzzle to put together.

Drew got a 3D art set.

Jay also got a princess cling set.