On to better things

I was talking to my Mom last week about Christmas

It's a whole lot of planning and in one day it's all over

My mom describes it like planning a wedding

You plan for a year and in about 30 minutes the ceremony is over

Christmas just didn't feel like Christmas this year

The temps were warmer than normal

There was no snow

Christmas Eve day was spent at home
and

We decided not to drag our coughing children to the Christmas Eve service at church

As sad as I am that Christmas is over,

I'm ready to move on to better things

But first I thought I would recap some of our holiday memories

On Friday night we had Christmas with my Mom's side of the family

Lots of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Good Food and Laughter

The boys were spoiled rotten

I LOVE this picture

Parker got Iowa gear from my cousin Erica and her husband Joe

This little guy sure can melt your heart with those beautiful eyes and adorable dimple

Spencer was over joyed with his new cage bingo game

Bingo might become a new Christmas tradition

On Saturday (Christmas Eve) we didn't do much

We relaxed all day and watched Dolphin Tale

I highly recommend the movie
and the boys liked it too

On Christmas morning,

The boys opened gifts

Let's just say Santa was nicer than Mom and Dad

but I'm guessing next year my boys will know the truth about Santa (sniff sniff)

 

On Sunday (Christmas Day) we celebrated with my parents

That Mama of mine can cook!

We ate way to much yummy food

Tried out the keurig

Had a fire in the fire place

Opened gifts

and

Played

You're going to shoot your eye out kid

I think my Dad was more excited than Spencer

While we opened the gun

Grandpa made him a target

After he shot that for a while,

he moved on to pop cans

Not to shabby

I heard Grandma even tried the gun out,

Where was I and why didn't anyone have the camera?

On Monday we had Chip's mom over

and we were successful cooking our first turkey

Monday night we had a family reunion

Today, we are finally done celebrating Christmas

I woke up this morning feeling like I need to detox my body

This body has taken in way to much sugar and fat in the last 4 days

Blahhh.....

Today we will be working hard taking down all of the Christmas decorations

We have a busy weekend planned
I can't wait to share what's going on with you

From our family to yours,
We hope you have a healthy and happy new year