Christmas 2010

I must admit that the recap of Christmas day stresses me. Slickpaw took 400 pictures that I had to go through…and I had hundreds too. And, to accurately document the moments and memories requires me posting LOTS of those pictures!!!  So…without further adieu…here is my recap of Christmas Day 2010…

It all started at about 7:00, with little Nash waking us with his happy noises. I fed him before the busyness of the day began…and I thanked God for sending Jesus as a baby. Since Quinn was born, I feel such compassion for Mary. And, I can only imagine how she must have felt holding her baby. The King of Kings!!! But, still HER baby. It’s almost too much to comprehend.

Anyway…
In the quiet of the morning, we saw that Santa had come and had eaten MOST of his cookies & peanut butter ball…and most of the milk was gone. He also apparently used the flash light that Quinn had left outside for him…just in case it was too dark for him to see! :) Cute!

On top of that, he had left EVERYTHING they had asked for. Quinn had a Batcave and a Joker Cave waiting for him…and Nash’s cool house was there too. So fun! And, after waiting, and playing with Nash…we finally got impatient and went in to wake up Quinn. The excitement was too much for us to bear…  I love Quinn’s face as he discovers that Santa had come. I think it was a similar face last year.
Then, it was time to enjoy the findings…and open stockings. And, of course, we checked out Santa’s cookies and the Reindeer’s food and water outside. Crazy enough, the water was tinted red. Rudolph MUST have taken a drink!



   
    


After what seemed like forever, it was time to start the REAL gift opening.
The first gift was Mammer & Slickpaw’s annual plate. They ask for it every year! :) … And, I loved adding two little piggies on it this year!…

And, on with more…and more…and more…{some pictured…lots not pictured…we are blessed…}…

My cute “POEFAM” hooks…

   One of Matt’s Gift Cards to Dick’s…

My precious wall hanging from my hubby. Just read it!!!…

  Dad’s nose picture page for his scrapbook…

Nash opening his present from Quinn. I love how he’s looking at his big brother…

   

Quinn was the sweetest big brother. Showing Nash all of his gifts and getting so excited about each one for his baby brother. 

 
A few of my favorite things…this darling “Jesus Loves Me” wall hanging and my AMAZING Erin  Condren planner! It’s perfect and makes me so happy!!!…
Matt’s new putter…lovely wrapping, Slickpaw! :) …

   More cool soccer stuff…

Quinn was so excited about his gift from Nash: LOTS Of Super Hero Squad guys!!!…
I love this view of our morning!!!…

    Slickpaw wanted a TV tray…but we made it special! The buns are Q’s feet…and the patty is Nash’s!…he loved it! …

Quinn’s last gift to open was his trunk FULL of cool costumes!

Then it was time to model… 
   

After 4 hours of opening gifts, it was time to get lunch going. Mammer and I made the “soup buffet” and we all enjoyed a late lunch…except Nash…he was asleep…so he missed out on the silly paper crowns from our traditional crackers…  
  



After lunch, we skyped Nana & Pawpaw! …And, later, we skyped again to find out that Aunt Boogie is going to have a GIRL! … We were sad we couldn't all be together…but happy we got to see everyone’s faces…

     The day was full…and wonderful! We stayed in our jammies ALL day and just enjoyed being together! And, at the end of it all, we were worn out. No matter how busy Christmas makes us, I love it so…and look forward to getting to do it all over again next year. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.