Christmas 2009

It came and went so fast. I have a devastated 3 year old who has been waking up every morning since Christmas asking when it will be Christmas time again. Begging that Santa visit just one more time with THIS many more presents... as he holds up all 10 fingers.

We had fun. Especially Derek.

We made cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. We also made a gingerbread house. James loved helping his big brother while their sister was still napping.




I woke up first around 6:00 and made a quiche for breakfast. I turned on all the Christmas lights awaiting Derek's decent downstairs. About 6:45 I heard the pitter patter of his feet coming down the stairs. I think I was just as excited as he was. Seeing his face and how happy he was, put a huge grin on my face... seriously. We called for daddy to wake up and get down stairs. The twins woke up next and they could care less about what was going on. They didn't even want to tear into some wrapping paper. But they were so excited to see toys everywhere. They played for a few hours until it was nap time.



Santa brought Derek this Toy Story chair, and we can't get Jillian out of it. She climbs up and sits in it constantly and always has the biggest smile on her face.


My parents came over about 9:00 with their gifts. Jillian loves her little Dora kitchen... and the boys seem to like it as well. But the favorite gift of all appears to be this tent my parents got Derek. All 3 kids crawl in and out of that tube for hours. Derek even slept in it last night. He loves it.


It was such a beautiful, warm day out, we went for a walk before all the family arrived for dinner.



My parents, in-laws, and Jason's sister, Jennifer, and cousin Aiden came over later in the afternoon. We ordered from Wood Ranch and it was delicious... tri-tip, BBQ chicken breast, mac & cheese, garlic rolls.... and we made the rest, which was a breeze.


That evening my mom's brother and sister came over with their families... bearing more gifts. The kids were very spoiled this year.

We had a great holiday. Lots of laughter. Lots of family. Lots of memories. Wish I took more pictures. I seem to say that a lot lately, you'd think I'd learn by now. But it's hard being hostess, and taking pics, while watching twins, passing out food and drinks, stopping fights over toys, changing many diapers.... ya know, just being a mom.

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!