Christmas 2011
We had a wonderful Christmas this year. One reason it was so great is because it was so low-key. We’re really lucky that we normally don’t do any traveling over Christmas and my sister and her family and my mom came to us so we got to just enjoy everyone in our home.
We went to Christmas Eve service and learned that you can’t show up 10 minutes before service starts and expect to get a good seat- when you go to a big church. We ended up in the balcony which actually was nice because it was so beautiful from our vantage point when all of the candles were lit. Before we left we snapped some family pictures:
When we got home we did our normal pajama presents, but the kids really wanted to open something so we let them open the gifts they bought from each other. They had to use their own allowance and O bought for E, E bought for A and A bought for O. I was surprised at how generous they were with each other and they all bought something for their assigned person- along with a little gift for the sibling they weren’t assigned to. And they all loved what they received from each other.
I couldn’t wait to give Hubs the gift that the kids made for him. He was deeply touched by his gift- he absolutely loved it. He’s always wanted some original art work for his office and now he has some!
On Christmas morning E woke up at 5:15 ready to open presents! We told her to wait until 6:30 and we ended up having to wake O and A up to open presents!
O LOVED his Steeler’s hat- he’s worn it non-stop since Christmas.
A really loves her “American Girl” doll. I’ve tried to explain, many times, that it’s not a real American Girl doll, but she refuses to believe it.
E was excited to get the bridal Barbie set. She even knew exactly how much it cost since she checks it out every time we go to Target!
We gave my niece a Zhu Zhu Puppy (sorry Sis!). She loved it though.
We had such a great Christmas. Hubs whipped up a French toast souffle and a hash brown casserole along with some hot chocolate and apple cider. It was all so good! As much as I love the Christmas season and the birth of our Savior, I have to admit that I’m glad that all the Christmas decorations are down for the year and we’re back to normal. Looking forward to enjoying this week with my kids home!
