*Oh Christmas Tree*

Oh Christmas....why did you come and leave so quickly???

Was I prepared......ummm no

did all my neighbors and friends get gifts......ummmm no

Did we have a great time......ohhhh ya!!

*Christmas was lovely and joyous*

This collage is of Christmas eve & day

(because I'm lazy :)

We started off christmas eve with our sewer backing up!

Oh what joy this is.......

nothing says Christmas like poo floating around!

Luckily our friend, who is also a contractor stopped by

to bring our gift , he contacted a plumber who came within the hour!

Hooray!!!

We then got ready to head out to the annual

-go out to eat with Nick's side of the fam-

We went to Chili's.....it was yummy!

(thanks John & Jean for the meal)

Then on to my fam's house for games and

of course more food!!!!

Our kids each open 1 gift

(yes, they are pj's)

my Grandpa plays some tunes on the banjo

(and skillfully adds my kids names to Christmas songs)

very fun evening!!!

Oh.. and Bailey lost one of her teeth..

(dave, dan & joni really tried to yank it out,

but it was Bailey in the end who pulled it out :)

Then back to our house and try to sleep.....

Christmas Morning....up at 7:30am...not to bad...

the kids are besides themselves excited!

Rush down to see their gifts....

me...trying to capture all happiness by filming and taking pictures

Santa brought a WII (which I think Nick plays more then the kids)

and lots of other random presents

********I got a Canon 50D********

(and you would think I'd show off some pictures....

but alas....I'm lazy!)

We then went to my parents for a

hearty brunch

(wow.....I can pack it away.... no wonder I've

gained so much weight !)

We all exchanged gifts

(we are the gift card family!)

my kids open lots more presents

*seriously...we are so blessed ...but I do believe

our house couldn't hold one more toy!)

Then we head off to Jean's

which includes more food and presents!

We had a spectacular Christmas

Thanks to all family & friends for your

generosity!!

We love you!!