Christmas Eve - Our attempt at doing a family photo right before we headed to the Christmas Eve Service at church. We basically went to church, then to a friends' house for dinner. We didn't stay too long after their kids went to bed. After we got home, we didn't open any presents. We put B to bed and then watched It's a Wonderful Life. Hopefully next year we can do more "traditional" things as a family b/c B will be a little older and may understand more.
Christmas Day - Even though Breeson didn't understand it was Christmas morning, he still got up early. Funny thing is, both Jamie and I said we didn't sleep too well. I think we were excited for him!! We started off by Jamie reading the Christmas story (which is why we celebrate CHRISTmas anyways!!). Breeson and I "assembled the scene" as Jamie read. About 1/2 way through, he kept indicating he was ready to eat breakfast. So it was a quick version this time!
We were able to convince him to prolong eating when he realized he got to finally open the presents that had been sitting under the tree!! (I didn't post any of those pic's b/c I didn't want to bore you with a thousand pic's of him opening the same gift(s)!! I know how parents can be!! :)Breeson got a Lego set (from G&G Claassen), $$ from Granny, books from church, and Tickle Me Elmo, Elmo potty book, car, movie and new toothbrush from me and Jamie. We didn't even wrap all of his gifts. Kids get too overwhelmed and then don't even play with 1/2 of them. I decided to keep some back for a "rainy day".
Jamie got power tools, Broncos hat, 
I got this purse, sewing machine, gift cards, address book, broche/pin, and socks. 
We had invited 2 couples over for Christmas brunch, because they too do not have family living here in Colorado (Clint & Theresa and Jason & Christina). We had egg casserole, candied grapefruit, fruit, waffles, sausage & bacon and mimosa's. We ate, and ate, and ate some more!! 
Here's 
Since Jamie and I didn't go to any "Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties" this year, we decided to drag them out for Christmas day. Sadly enough, I've had compliments on mine from older ladies saying they have the same one. Oops!! Sorry.
It was just us as a family, so we just laid around (belly up!) and watched Christmas movies. Sadly enough, they didn't play much on TV that day. Is that normal!?!?Later that evening, we had steak, shrimp, salad, cheesy potatoe casserole, orange jello, and the best Oreo Cheesecake!! ;)
In all, we had a great Christmas. No, it's not the same when you're with family and extended family, but since we couldn't afford to fly to either KS or MS, we just had to make do with our friends here. It was a quiet and relaxing Christmas season. I'm blessed to have my own family to start our new traditions and celebrate this wonderful holiday with.
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