Christmas 2009

I know every year I say that it was the best Christmas ever but it really was a good year! We decided to have Cafe Rio, Steph and Mom style for Chrustmas Eve. I know . . . we sort of broke away from the tradition of going out on Christmas Eve but the family is getting too big for us to all go some where. The dinner turned out as good as the real thing. Craig and Diana came up Christmas Eve so they were able to join us for dinner but Lynne and Bryan could't make it until the day after. There was plenty left so we ate it again on Sunday. It was still just as good!

It was such a relaxing morning on Christmas Day. The kids used to get up anywhere between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00. I used to tell them that they had to wait to open presents until at least 5:00. Sinse they have gotten older we have been able to sleep in later and later. This year it was agreed that we would all meet here at 9:00. How nice was that?!!! We had hot cocoa while we opened presents then Stephanie made eggs Bennidict for breakfast. They were soooo good. Everyone sort of went to their own corner of the house afterwards. The "boys" all gathered in David's room because he has an x-box.

The day after Christmas we went shopping. None of us really bought very much but I had gotten a gift certificate for Wal-mart! I bought make-up! That doesn't sound very exciting to some of you but to me it was like . . . well . . . it was like Christmas! I needed it so badly but didn't have the money. That stuff can be expensive!

I have to tell you what Steve and Katherine did. They went and bought us some wood for Christmas. I don't know who all went in on it but I think they paid the most. I have enjoyed the warm house very much! There is nothing like a warm fire.

I also got gift cards for Lowes and a ZUNE. I have listened to the Zune so much that my ears hurt! I can't wait to go to Lowes to get a new light for my kitchen. Wow! I know it sounds like a lot! That isn't all but there was so much.

I am very grateful for all my children. Not just because our Christmas was full of gifts but because I really loved being with them. I loved having Lynne and Bryan and Craig and Diana here from Utah and all the kids that live here. There was a feeling of joyand love, and it was just alot of FUN!




Grandma Cray got these Christmas pajamas for Gabrielle. They fit her just right.

I had to throw this picture in of Ty. Look at the feet on his P.J.'s. They are the cutest ever!