I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, or a Happy whatever you celebrate.
Ours was very nice, however much different than any we have ever had. I wasn't organized, I wasn't in the spirit, or the mood. The tree was not put up until the week before, the cookies and treats were not made till the week before.
If you know me this is not heard of, even the year I was pregnant with Tessa I still went all out. I am not really sure what my issue was, but I just wasn't feeling it, and felt incredibly guilty for it.
However I found my spirit and we had a wonderful Christmas.
The week before my Step-Mom came over and made cookies with the kids (boys). They lost interest after a bit but they still made some. Hopefully as Tessa grows Julie will get a new more enthusiastic cookie helper. None the less it was nice to have her visit and Tessa loves when Grandma Julie comes.
On the 23rd my Dad, Julie, My sister Shannon, her husband Chris, and my brother Shawn all came over to exchange gifts. Once again the kids were spoiled and loved their gifts very much. Tessa had been sleeping so she wasn't a super happy camper at first, but soon warmed up to every one and was soon her usual, funny self. She wasn't too sure about opening gifts since she had been told to not touch them, and now we wanted her to rip the paper off. No fear she got the hang of it real quick.
Christmas Eve was a quiet day with the kids & I. Dennis worked so I took the kids over to his Uncles house to drop off some bars and fudge for their gathering. We would have went but we had already made plans. Dennis stopped by on his way home to say hi, but we had already left.
We had my cousin Steve over for dinner and gifts. He too had to work, but we had a nice dinner of Prime Rib, and we all ate too much. Once again the kids were very spoiled by Steve & loved their gifts. I think he was a bit surprised by our gift and it made me happy to know he liked it and could use it.
Christmas morning was just Dennis and I, Steve had to work and so couldn't be here. The kids were very excited to see their gifts from Santa and us. Travis was convinced he was getting a new smart phone, and when he didn't see it from Santa and it didn't appear to be anywhere he was a bit bummed but never fear it was hidden. Tessa got a nice hard sided suitcase with wheels and Disney Princesses on it, and Kaden got his Lego Pirates of the Caribbean ship.
All in all it was a great Christmas, and we really enjoyed spending time with those we love. We really missed everyone in Texas, and of course Grandma Roggie in Arizona, but we talked to them often. we missed being with Dennis's family, but sometimes we have to compromise and next year we will plan on seeing them. (we see most of them very often- weekly)
Hope you had a great holiday, and were able to make some cherished memories with those you love & are important to you.
I was going to add photos but it won't let me, I will work on it and get some up soon.
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