Christmas Blessings

Christmas came and went very quickly so it seems....It is soon going to be the new year! Boy how times really does fly when you are having fun! Quick recap of the events since I finished working on Dec. 23rd. Friday, Dec. 24- Christmas Eve- we had a yummy breakfast at home relaxed a bit and then got ready for church. We went to the 3:00 service with my parents in Monticello where we saw good friends and family- great start to the celebrations still to come! Then it was off to Sarah and Dana's house to see the JUST finished basement (LOVE THE MAN CAVE!!!!) and enjoy our traditional Fondue dinner....we at until we were barely able to leave the table....then came the smashing of the Peppermint Pig after we all shared what we were thankful for- then it was off for home we go...we still had some things to do when we got home if you know what I mean....The kids were in bed by 10:00 and boy were they tired...that didn't stop them from rising at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning...as every good little girl and boy should to see if Santa came to visit them while they slept! There was a lot of hooting and hollering when they saw their stockings full of treats and toys. After we took time to enjoy just the four of us at home we headed to Nana and Papa's house to open gifts there and have the traditional brunch dish with cheesy potatoes....again...stuffing our selves until we were almost unable to move...we enjoyed watching everyone open their gifts and the excitement of the "AUNTIE BONNIE" trick... (wrapping a bunch of small presents inside a big one....BEST TRICK EVER!!!!) We then became slugs on the couches and watched a new movie on Nana and Papa's new Blue Ray player....we gotta get one of those! It was great....then off for home we went for a few short hours as the next day we were off to Arrowwood in Alexandria for 2 nights and 3 days of cards, games, swimming, sledding, sleigh rides, more good food, and lots of family time! We had a blast!!! It was always nice to get home too...yesterday was spent caring for our much neglected home as we were to have guests later that night! It was so wonderful to have a clean home and to be able to see my dresser top, counter tops, and my children's bedroom floors again! Then we had an AMAZING get together with friends from back in the day....elementary and high school. It had been WAAAAYYYY too long since I was able to spend time with these friends and I look forward to seeing them all again in the near future! (well ....Chani may be hard to see as she lives in California....we'll see what we can do!) My friend Kristy and her husband Ryan and their 2 beautiful little boys were over, my friend Dara and her girls, my friend Holly came solo....no kids...no hubby (we'll catch them next time!), and of course Chanteil!!! It was a great night with lots of catching up and laughs about the good old days! I was sad to see them all go home...but we will do it again soon I hope!
As for today....I may not even get out of my PJ's...and that is equally as awesome! :-) With the rain outside it is a good day to cuddle up on the couch with my kids...watch a movie with popcorn and m&m's and then take a NAP! I will post pictures later when I have more energy...maybe after my nap! I hope all of my family and friends had great a Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!