The unfortunate thing about living far away from family is that it's always hard being away from family on special holidays. Whether we decide to stay in town or drive back to Missouri, we are away from someone's family.
The good thing, however, is that Christmas lasts a LONG time!
Owen bundled up in his winter gear; it snowed ON Christmas this year!
Christmas at Nonnie & Papa's house
Last Christmas was the first year we have ever stayed in Amarillo on Christmas Eve/Day and we are thinking it might be a new tradition now that Kaden knows exactly what's going on.
We've never really pushed or even talked much about Christmas folklore, but as soon as Halloween was over he quickly started telling us about Santa Claus & his reindeer, how presents get delivered in Santa's sleigh... the works...
"helping" Papa open his gift.
Kaden was all about "helping" everyone rip the paper off and see what lie inside!
Owen creeping around Nonnie's coffee table.
Kaden's new pair of shoes.
... and trying to figure out his new game from Papa.
Owen not quite sure what to think... Opening a present from Aunt Dorothy.
I got one of the best presents ever!
A brand-new Le Creuset dutch oven- something I've been eyeballing for a while now.
Thank you Shanny!
Love the look on Kaden's face as we are
all opening our presents.
Spreading out "reindeer food" that Kaden got from preschool
and, of course, setting out a plate of cookies for Santa.
Hmmmm... Kaden had been eyeballing this present under the tree for weeks!
He kept telling us that he knew it was HIS present and he just hoped it was more train tracks.
Mommy's new & exciting strobe lights for running in the dark,
and Daddy's new golf balls.
Ben & I didn't really get each other anything big this year.
Neither of us had anything that we really wanted or needed (and to think that I never understood my parents when they said that!)
We seem to have reached that point in life where we can pretty much buy whatever it is that we are wanting at the time. Not say that gifts are not appreciated (because who doesn't love a great gift?!) We just kept it simple this year in hopes of going on a fun (ski? spring break? summer?) vacation in the future.
Owen with his new kaleidoscope.
Daddy helping Kaden get his new drawbridge out of the box.
Somehow shed all clothes and started playing with the train tracks in the dark during nap time.
Kaden was all about "helping" everyone rip the paper off and see what lie inside!
A brand-new Le Creuset dutch oven- something I've been eyeballing for a while now.
Thank you Shanny!
Love the look on Kaden's face as we are all opening our presents.
and, of course, setting out a plate of cookies for Santa.
On Christmas morning I made a special batch of cinnamon rolls.
He kept telling us that he knew it was HIS present and he just hoped it was more train tracks.
and Daddy's new golf balls.
Neither of us had anything that we really wanted or needed (and to think that I never understood my parents when they said that!)
We seem to have reached that point in life where we can pretty much buy whatever it is that we are wanting at the time. Not say that gifts are not appreciated (because who doesn't love a great gift?!) We just kept it simple this year in hopes of going on a fun (ski? spring break? summer?) vacation in the future.
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