He is filled with such sweetness and love. Just like his big sister. We started our celebrating early this year with Great Grandma Bea's all family gathering, plus it was her 87th Birthday. The kids had fun seeing, and meeting their extended family and playing with their cousins. Lisa and Luke stayed with us for the weekend and we had our Christmas together as they were heading home to be with Luke's family this year.
Christmas Eve was nice and low key. I spent the day cooking/ prepping for Christmas while Brody hung out with the kids. We attended the childrens service at church and Addie was mesmerized by the live nativity and Christmas story, especially the angels. She even went up front by herself for the childrens liturgy, such a big girl this year. We came home, had a little supper and got ready for Santa - hand picked cookies (gingerbread man and reindeer), chocolate milk (it's the best), and food for the reindeer.
Addie woke at 6:50am Christmas morning, Jax likes to sleep until 8 or 8:30am. So we kept Addie entertained until 7:30 and brought down a very groggy Jackson for presents. He did great and was soon diving into the paper and tearing open presents like a champ. I think the favorite gifts are the Fur Real Panda and baby Chou Chou(Addie) and anything with wheels(Jackson).
Christmas day we had my parents, Brody's parents and our friend Russ over for dinner and of course, more presents. It was so special to be with our family and share this holiday, Jackson's first with us, with them as well. If I had to sum up our holiday season this year in just a few words they would be thankful and blessed - I feel this way everyday, but especially on Christmas.
Here are a few pictures from our holiday:
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1 comment:
Hi Tracy,
Your blog is so nice. Your kids look so cute. I've been trying to send you Chinese New Year party info. E-mails bounce back... new address???? help?
Melodie from FCC-NWIL. (nihaomamma@charter.net)
Happy holidays.
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