We knew this year would be different, being that this is our first christmas without Grammie and the anniversary of her passing. December started out pretty hard for us all. Last christmas may not have been the best but we have had many christmas's before that to look back apon with happiness. We kept good memories in our minds and had great company to make our Christmas Very Merry.
We had Grandma Bobbi in town, which was unexpected but very nice. And The Perrys came to stay with us at the house. They are great friends and we always enjoy there company. As always we celebrated Christmas eve with Jasons side of the family. We had a get together here at our house and had lots of yummy drinks and treats to eat. Guests were ...The Verbecks, The Bryan Sledges,The Perrys, The Deals, Papa stopped by too! We all had a great time visiting and opening gifts. So many nice things and good memories made.
Then on Christmas Day we did Santa stuff with just us and the Perrys, then Nana , Steve'O, and Bobbi came to have christmas dinner. We had plenty of snacks again (What diet??), a delicious roast dinner, and of course tons of sweets. Both days were filled with fun times. We all stayed very happy and were able to enjoy the holiday.
This year we decided to tone christmas gifts down. Each year the kids get older and are always wanting bigger and better. Jason tends to want to go overboard since he didnt have christmas when he was little, which is understandable. We love to get the kids new things and see their joy. But we dont want them to become spoiled to the point that they dont appreciate what they get. So this year before christmas I had the kids help with cleaning out the toy room. We cleaned out 6 big black trash bags of toys. They were very generous and got rid of nice things, that will make some other child very happy ( I hope ) . We took them down to the Goodwill. Which I think was a good experience for the kids. I want them to learn to give along with recieve. To know that Jesus is the true meaning of the season , and that family around us and the times we share together are to be cherished.
Last christmas the kids actually got tired of opening gifts, so this this year I only got each kids 5 gifts each, their stocking and of course the gift from Santa. With the gifts they get from all other family members they got a ton of stuff and didnt seem to notice the "downsize". Everyone was more then happy , even Mommy and Daddy. My highlight was the Red Mixer Debbie got me, The "Quickcooking" items mom got me and the New Couches Jason got me. LOVE Them!!! Jason got himself a new HD TV that he had been wanting, along with a new airplane and other hobbie things. Oh and a new robe since his old one is without a tie and Im tired of him using that as an excuse for it popping open all the time...Hahaha!
So...Merry Christmas, we hope you all enjoyed yours as well as we did !
The kids upstairs in front of Grammies old christmas tree
Christmas morning, santa left the gift from him to each kid down stairs. Haden got a Remote control mustang he wanted
Jordan got the PSP he asked for
And Trea asked for a new race track
And Lindy asked for this FurReal Kitty and a new baby buggy
This is a picture of all the cousins opening gifts on christmas eve , Such sweeties!
Sissy and I waiting for our company to arrive on christmas eve
Debbie visiting with the boys one evening
Sweet Bobbi and mumzie
Lindy enjoying her learning toy and dressed in her Oh so cute outfit Debbie got her
Kent looking in on the santa gifts... I think it was like 7:00am
I know its just an appliance but Im a kitchen appliance nerd. Im so excited to have this mixer...Isnt it Purty!!! Plan on making lots of yummy stuff in this for years to come!!!
