Saturday, December 26
Friday, December 25
10 Years Of Christmas' Together
2005
Where: Marion, NC
Our VERY First!
2006
Where: Morganton, NC
2007
Where: Marion, NC
Grammy's House
2008
Where: Morganton, NC
2009
Where: Morganton, NC
2010
Where: Marion, NC
2011
Where: Morganton, NC
2012
Where: Morganton, NC
2013
Where: Morganton, NC
2014
Where: Morganton, NC
2015
Where: Santa Monica, CA
Where: Marion, NC
Our VERY First!
2006
Where: Morganton, NC
2007
Where: Marion, NC
Grammy's House
2008
Where: Morganton, NC
2009
Where: Morganton, NC
2010
Where: Marion, NC
2011
Where: Morganton, NC
2012
Where: Morganton, NC
2013
Where: Morganton, NC
2014
Where: Morganton, NC
2015
Where: Santa Monica, CA
Christmas Eve 2015
This year our Christmas Eve was just a little different then normal.. but not really if you think about it. Christmas Eve is about forgetting about the daily grind, spending time together, being happy and spreading holiday cheer.
This year .. I think it is safe to say we nailed it.
We spent the day at home (for the most part) making cookies, watching movies and the boys even wrapped a couple of their presents. Then after the cookies were done.. we loaded them all up in to cute little plastic containers.. and we set out to deliver them...
Our first stop on the journey was to be Ron's house in Gridley... Him and Laura were deep in holiday preperations... making cheesecakes and such. Ron let us play with his Christmas Train.. which was totally cool btw..
While we were there he also got out his beebee gun and let all the kids have a chance at shooting the target. Adam also had a chance to use the gun as well. I would have more pics.. but my phone died.
Also.. Check out those clouds! It looked crazy!
The next stop on our journey was a quick stop in to Red Robin to have dinner..
{Even elves get hungry too you know.}
After dinner the next stop on our journey was to my big brother Kenny's house. Not anyone in the family talks to Kenny anymore. So we grabbed his address from Little Kenny and made our way over. Little Little Kenny met us at the door - he is 11 years old. Very nice kid.
Out going, talkative, smart and talented (good guitar player as well as skateboarder) and welcomed us in. Little Kenny and Big Kenny were delighted to see us!
Big Kenny got kinda emotional that we dropped in. So that was sweet and he kept hugging us - all of us - LOL. He's a good guy.
We said our good byes after about 20 - 30 minutes and ran on over to Bob's house to crash the Bailey family party.. no not really.. LOL..
They were in the middle of watching something on video quietly when we barged in which was kinda humerous.. :)
We quickly said our good byes there as well and ran off to touch down with the full circle at Margs house. We spent some time there and that was nice.
****
So.. to be honest I NEVER in my wildest dreams would have showed up unannounced at any of the houses today. This was all Adam's idea. Our family is a shattered mirror.. of a family. Seriously.
Depending on the week some one will be upset with another someone. We are just misunderstood and whatever else.
As I go to bed tonight.. I am feeling very thankful that my husband has such an incredibly loving heart that he would nudge me to do this. He is such a good guy and I am very blessed to be his. I am thankful that I got to see each of them this week (including Cathy) that is 5 out of 7.. ALL in one week.. pretty good if you ask me.
If we were not here - we wouldn't have had the opportunity to make Kenny happy for a brief minute on Christmas... and that I think was probably the best gift we could ever give.
***
Last but not least.. while we were wrapping presents. we got a little bit of surprised when Andrew walked in to tell us he pulled out a tooth.. #whoops.
This year .. I think it is safe to say we nailed it.
We spent the day at home (for the most part) making cookies, watching movies and the boys even wrapped a couple of their presents. Then after the cookies were done.. we loaded them all up in to cute little plastic containers.. and we set out to deliver them...
Our first stop on the journey was to be Ron's house in Gridley... Him and Laura were deep in holiday preperations... making cheesecakes and such. Ron let us play with his Christmas Train.. which was totally cool btw..
While we were there he also got out his beebee gun and let all the kids have a chance at shooting the target. Adam also had a chance to use the gun as well. I would have more pics.. but my phone died.
Also.. Check out those clouds! It looked crazy!
The next stop on our journey was a quick stop in to Red Robin to have dinner..
{Even elves get hungry too you know.}
After dinner the next stop on our journey was to my big brother Kenny's house. Not anyone in the family talks to Kenny anymore. So we grabbed his address from Little Kenny and made our way over. Little Little Kenny met us at the door - he is 11 years old. Very nice kid.
Out going, talkative, smart and talented (good guitar player as well as skateboarder) and welcomed us in. Little Kenny and Big Kenny were delighted to see us!
Big Kenny got kinda emotional that we dropped in. So that was sweet and he kept hugging us - all of us - LOL. He's a good guy.
We said our good byes after about 20 - 30 minutes and ran on over to Bob's house to crash the Bailey family party.. no not really.. LOL..
They were in the middle of watching something on video quietly when we barged in which was kinda humerous.. :)
We quickly said our good byes there as well and ran off to touch down with the full circle at Margs house. We spent some time there and that was nice.
****
So.. to be honest I NEVER in my wildest dreams would have showed up unannounced at any of the houses today. This was all Adam's idea. Our family is a shattered mirror.. of a family. Seriously.
Depending on the week some one will be upset with another someone. We are just misunderstood and whatever else.
As I go to bed tonight.. I am feeling very thankful that my husband has such an incredibly loving heart that he would nudge me to do this. He is such a good guy and I am very blessed to be his. I am thankful that I got to see each of them this week (including Cathy) that is 5 out of 7.. ALL in one week.. pretty good if you ask me.
If we were not here - we wouldn't have had the opportunity to make Kenny happy for a brief minute on Christmas... and that I think was probably the best gift we could ever give.
***
Last but not least.. while we were wrapping presents. we got a little bit of surprised when Andrew walked in to tell us he pulled out a tooth.. #whoops.
Monday, December 14
Marriage.
{Soul Mate: "A soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit
our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest
selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are."}
Soul mate is not a word that I use lightly.. and to be honest... not a word that I usually use at all.
Sunday, December 13
Monday, December 7
Favorite Ornaments
Such a weird topic I know.. but each year as we are choosing the theme of our Christmas Tree we only put up certain ornaments. So, much to Jades dismay.. some years all our special ornaments stay put in the tubs and we don't use them.
This year we have all the old on the tree.. mixed with a little bit of some new. And I am going to put forth some effort this year to make some new keepsake ones with the kids that we can bring out in future years.
Before I get started.. I will have you know Frisbee FINALLY found us! Dang he needs to work on his punctuality!
Here are some of my favorites, and the "why's":
This first one Grammy made for Jade in 2008, its her back in 2nd grade. She was just such a cute and happy little girl.
This second one is Ian back in 2008. This was also made by Grammy. Ian was in 5th grade and this pic was taken when we went to Gatlinburg. Such fun memories!
Grammy makes a special effort every single year to give us each a very special ornament. This particular year (2011) must have been the year that we got our little Bandit - because one of our ornaments was a shih'tsu ornament! How Cute!
This next little one is old, and probably should be retired.. but it won't be. This one was hand made by Jade in first or second grade. She created a snowman version of herself and her twin brothers! So sweet.
Another sweet one from Grammy. This was 2007, Andrews first Christmas.
Another from Grammy.. This was 1 year old Aiden (2008).
And this sweet snowman.. back in 1997 Isabelle and I were trying to be all crafty once and we bought a bunch of ceramic ornaments and went to town. This little guy has been with me for 19 years. I usually sneak him on the tree every year.. just because I can!
Last year (2014) when we came to visit Cali for Thanksgiving we took a day trip to San Francisco and this cute little trolly car represents that fun time.
Oh.. and here is me. Clearly a little too much Christmas spirit going on. Crazy Eyes and ALL!
This year we have all the old on the tree.. mixed with a little bit of some new. And I am going to put forth some effort this year to make some new keepsake ones with the kids that we can bring out in future years.
Before I get started.. I will have you know Frisbee FINALLY found us! Dang he needs to work on his punctuality!
Here are some of my favorites, and the "why's":
This first one Grammy made for Jade in 2008, its her back in 2nd grade. She was just such a cute and happy little girl.
This second one is Ian back in 2008. This was also made by Grammy. Ian was in 5th grade and this pic was taken when we went to Gatlinburg. Such fun memories!
Grammy makes a special effort every single year to give us each a very special ornament. This particular year (2011) must have been the year that we got our little Bandit - because one of our ornaments was a shih'tsu ornament! How Cute!
This next little one is old, and probably should be retired.. but it won't be. This one was hand made by Jade in first or second grade. She created a snowman version of herself and her twin brothers! So sweet.
Another sweet one from Grammy. This was 2007, Andrews first Christmas.
Another from Grammy.. This was 1 year old Aiden (2008).
And this sweet snowman.. back in 1997 Isabelle and I were trying to be all crafty once and we bought a bunch of ceramic ornaments and went to town. This little guy has been with me for 19 years. I usually sneak him on the tree every year.. just because I can!
Last year (2014) when we came to visit Cali for Thanksgiving we took a day trip to San Francisco and this cute little trolly car represents that fun time.
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