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Christmas!

Finally! I am finally done uploading all the photos from our Christmas extravaganza! Our Christmas began last Saturday and ended Thursday around 10:30pm. We began by doing our stockings at home on Saturday (there were some things in Jackson's that we wanted him to have on the plane). Then we went to our friends', the Bullards, house to do Christmas with them. Gavin and Jackson had a blast ripping open presents together. Next, we boarded a plane to sunny California. We arrived Sunday and began the festivities. I was able to visit with some friends when we got in on Sunday which was so wonderful! I so enjoyed seeing CarriAnn, Jana, and Brandi again! I miss them already!

Then came the big day before the big day...Christmas Eve. Every year we get together with my dad's side of the family on Christmas Eve. This time my family from Colorado flew in. It was so nice to catch up with them. We had about 25 people at my parents house. Jackson was wild! He had a blast with his second cousins! The Peterson family is always loud, wildl, and crazy and make for a really good time!

Fianlly, Christmas morning. Scott and I were looking forward to this because it was going to be quiet:) and Jackson is older this year and so much fun! Jack woke up around 7am and we had to hold him until Mamaw woke up. This didn't take long...jack snuck in and woke her up! We had a wonderful morning! Jackson LOVED opening all his gifts! He has mastered the art of tearing open presents! Scott and I got away during naptime and took a drive down the coast. It was nice to see the ocean again and have some alone time. We miss being able to drop Jackson off at Mamaw and Papa's.

After our wonderful morning, we enjoyed Christmas dinner with my mom's side of the family. It was so nice to spend time with my aunt and uncle and watch Jackson interact with his Great Grandma and Grandpa. He and his Great Grandma had a "secret" language and kept making funny noises at each other. It was great to watch!

Just because Christmas day was over, our Christmas was not. We continued the festivities the next day by visiting Scott's grandparents in Sun City. We had a fantastic visit with Grandma and Grandpa Fish. Once again, Jackson loved his Great Grandparents. We are so blessed to still have them in our lives!

And, still, there is more! We arrived back at my parents house to have Christmas with my sister and her family. They drove down from Sacramento. Jackson got to play with his cousins and open more presents; spoiled little guy! He had so much fun playing with Jacob, Joshua, and Allison. My sister even got to sneak in some kisses!

So, you'd think we'd be done after that but no...we still had to have Christmas at our house. We landed on Thursday around 8:30pm. We made it home by 9:45pm and let Jackson open his presents that Santa left at our house. He was an old pro by now! He got so so much! By far his favorite present of the evening was Tickle Me Elmo from Aunt Jenny (thanks for that)! He would not let Elmo go all night!

Well, I think that is it! I'm sure I have left something out but you get the jist! We are just now catching up on sleep and getting back into our routine. We had such a wonderful time with family and friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!!!

Enjoy the pictures and slideshows below! There are 3 slideshows from our Christmas extravaganza so make sure to scroll down!

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