Another successful Christmas here and gone. Sorry to say, I am glad to have it over, but it was fun while it lasted. I didn't get to bed till 2 am and Dalen talked Kenna into coming in our room at 5 am to see if we were ready to open presents. Being the scrooge that I am, I turned her away and told her I had till 6am when Grandma and Grandpa got here. I laid there and finally decided that in order to have a productive Christmas morning I had better have the coffee ready for Casey and the old folks. So aft
er making the proper morning arrangements and waking Casey and Kenna (Dalen of course was just laying on his bed staring at the door) the festivities began. Of course the stockings were first with Dalen practically throwing every
thing out on the floor and asking what was next and Kenna savoring every moment, knowing it never lasts long enough. After the presents were opened, Grandma, Kenna, and I retired to the kitchen to fix homemade cinnamon
french toast and bacon. The boys were busy playing the new DS games and removing everything from their child (and adult) proof packaging. Grandma and Grandpa headed home to let out Rocco the rat dog and prepare for round 2. So bravely trudging through the horrible weather we made our way next door where we were greeted by puppy licks and a whole new pile of unopened presents. Of course the kids dove in to their stockings (yes they get stockings there too). Then came the "family" gift. The kids
began tearing into their parts to find a bunch of Wii games, but we don't have a Wii.......and then began the screaming and jumping. We are now boxing in the living room and moving the furniture to accommodate our new virtual bowling alley. We then packed up our new toys and headed back out into the storm for a little R & R at home. Of course we didn't get any rest with a Wii to play with. So after playing with all the gadgets and some much needed hygiene we headed back out in the snow to visit Aunt Kelli and Uncle Tim and a quick stop at Grandpa Gene and Grandma Chris's before it was back home for dinner. A little more unpackaging and playing then it was finally time to collapse (at 8 pm!!!). Wow do we know how to party or what!!!
Another successful Christmas here and gone. Sorry to say, I am glad to have it over, but it was fun while it lasted. I didn't get to bed till 2 am and Dalen talked Kenna into coming in our room at 5 am to see if we were ready to open presents. Being the scrooge that I am, I turned her away and told her I had till 6am when Grandma and Grandpa got here. I laid there and finally decided that in order to have a productive Christmas morning I had better have the coffee ready for Casey and the old folks. So aft
er making the proper morning arrangements and waking Casey and Kenna (Dalen of course was just laying on his bed staring at the door) the festivities began. Of course the stockings were first with Dalen practically throwing everything out on the floor and asking what was next and Kenna savoring every moment, knowing it never lasts long enough. After the presents were opened, Grandma, Kenna, and I retired to the kitchen to fix homemade cinnamon
french toast and bacon. The boys were busy playing the new DS games and removing everything from their child (and adult) proof packaging. Grandma and Grandpa headed home to let out Rocco the rat dog and prepare for round 2. So bravely trudging through the horrible weather we made our way next door where we were greeted by puppy licks and a whole new pile of unopened presents. Of course the kids dove in to their stockings (yes they get stockings there too). Then came the "family" gift. The kids
began tearing into their parts to find a bunch of Wii games, but we don't have a Wii.......and then began the screaming and jumping. We are now boxing in the living room and moving the furniture to accommodate our new virtual bowling alley. We then packed up our new toys and headed back out into the storm for a little R & R at home. Of course we didn't get any rest with a Wii to play with. So after playing with all the gadgets and some much needed hygiene we headed back out in the snow to visit Aunt Kelli and Uncle Tim and a quick stop at Grandpa Gene and Grandma Chris's before it was back home for dinner. A little more unpackaging and playing then it was finally time to collapse (at 8 pm!!!). Wow do we know how to party or what!!!
2 comments:
Wow- your Christmas sounds like mine- busy, busy! Except that I'm not lucky enough to have my parents live next door- they are an hour and a half away, so we have to drive (this year in the snow)!! Sounds like you had a great one- Merry Christmas!
Sounds like you guys were crazy busy! Glad to hear you had a nice holiday, but I'm with you..I'm glad it is over!
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