Christmas

Christmas was great this year. We got to celebrate Christmas 3 times. The boys loved it. Chris had to work on Christmas eve and Christmas so we had Christmas early with our families in Tucson. Then came back home Christmas Eve to have our little Christmas with just us. Everything turned out really nice. The boys opened their one present on Christmas Eve - pajamas. Then we got to open all the rest on Christmas morning. Since Chris had to work, I kept the boys up late so that they would sleep in and let Chris get some sleep before starting the big day. It worked because the boys didn't get up until 8:30. It was great!

Parker stayed up really late on Christmas Eve because he was so afraid that Santa was going to come into our house. He came to me, with watery eyes and said "I go night night at Nana's house. No Santa at Nana's house". I said, "Don't you want Santa to bring you presents?" Parker, "Yes presents, no Santa." I had no idea that he was so afraid of Santa. I knew he wouldn't sit on his lap, but WOW, this is funny. We finally had to call Chris at work and talk to him about Santa coming and then I had to tell him that Santa was at his house in his own bed. Then he finally went to bed at about midnight. It turned out to be a really long night.

The boys got some great presents - legos, wii games, movies, gift cards, and the favorite was the nerf guns (thanks mom). This was a favorite with all the boys including Chris.

I really liked getting my pressure cooker. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks mom. My mom is the greatest.

I spent almost all day in the kitchen making a big turkey dinner. It was our first time by ourselves for Christmas, we always have turkey on Christmas, so I thought I should do this nice dinner. It was my first time making a turkey and everything that goes with it, except mashed potatoes (I have made those). I made everything, a nice yummy maple glazed turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and homemade bread. It all turned out great, but it was way too much work. I will keep it simple next time. I would rather be playing with my kids then making a big fancy dinner (that can wait until they are bigger and they appreciate it more).

We had a great time spending some time with our family in Tucson and then enjoying our own time of just us. We hope that everyone else had a great Christmas also.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!