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We had a great Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Christmas was definitely different this year. Typically, Scott and I are racing around visiting family. This year we decided not to travel. We decided to stay home and relax and enjoy the kids. Although it was quiet and we missed our families immensely, we had a really nice and relaxing holiday.

We went to church for a beautiful service on Christmas Eve. It had started snowing earlier in the day but nothing too bad. When we left church it was seriously like a blizzard. We came out to some serious wind, snow, and ice. Thankfully, we made it home safely and enjoyed a tamale dinner all snug in our house with the fire roaring. I let the boys open one present on Christmas Eve. My parents started this tradition when I was a kid and I LOVED it! We always got jammies. I decided to continue the tradition with my boys and I am happy I did. Jack was actually excited about his Christmas jammies. We read, "The Night Before Christmas," and put cookies out for Santa and carrots out for the reindeer.

Jack and Grady woke up at about 6:30am Christmas morning. Jackson came into our room and whispered to Scott, "I got a Spiderman motorcycle!" When we asked him who he thought got it for him and he said Grady. We had to remind him that Santa had been to our house. Both kids were really excited and into opening their gifts. Grady loved tearing the wrapping paper and actually played with each toy he opened instead of just eating the paper. It was so fun to watch the boys. We had a HUGE breakfast of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cinnamon rolls. So yummy! We just hung out the rest of the day until that evening. We went to the Bullards' house for Christmas dinner. What a great way to end a magnificent day!

I can't believe Christmas 2009 is over already! I am so thankful for a wonderful Christmas and for really being able to teach Jackson the true meaning of Christmas. He was able to tell me about Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. He understood that we were celebrating Jesus' birthday. It is so nice to hear your child explain to you the true magic and meaning of Christmas. To another year of blessings and experiencing the great love of the Lord!
Looking handsome for our Christmas Eve service at church

Opening their one Christmas Eve present...jammies



Helping brother open his present

Being silly

Christmas jammies

Excitedly leaving Santa his cookies and "reindeer rations"

The cookies are right here, Santa!

Opening presents...
Santa brought Jackson a Spiderman bike

Grady got a Farmhouse

Jack was very excited that Santa left him a candy cane in his stocking.






Who me???

A little love for the holidays

Our gorgeous white Christmas!


Hanging out enjoying the festivities

Cheers!

Getting cozy

Happy Birthday, Jesus!
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Michelle said…
I loved this Christmas too because Grace actually understood who's birthday it was and why we were really celebrating it. Grady is getting so big and I just love his red hair!! So sweet!
January 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Becca said…
Great pictures! The boys look so cute!
January 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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