Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was just the kids, Joe and I, and Joe's brother Brian so it was a little more quiet than we are used to, but we loved it. In spite of missing all the craziness and fun at my parents house (everyone was home in Glenwood but me this year) we wouldn't trade it for the world. On Christmas Eve we went across the street to our friends from chruch, The Arnolds, and had dessert and read the christmas story from the Bible. The kids love spending time over there, especially Jenna because they have 2 girls her age. We are so blessed to have such great friends who are members. We went home and Jenna and Ryan opened the pjs. (Joseph and Jacob were with their mom until Christmas afternoon). We talked about Jesus' birth and really felt the true meaning of Christmas.

On Christmas morning the boys called the house at 6:30 AM and were so excited to tell us everything Santa had left them. Joe and I laid in bed and chatted until we finally went in and woke Jenna and Ryan up at 7:30. They ran out and the merriment began!! I love watching my kids open the gifts on Christmas. I cry every year! This year I also bought Joe his first shotgun and he was even more excited than the kids!! I loved it! Joe also spoiled me this year. I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful, loving, and caring husband. I adore him!

We opened some of the presents under the tree and left some to be opened with the boys later. We went and picked up Joe's brother and the boys and then it really got crazy.

After all of the gift opening and playing with all the new toys we started dinner. we decided that we wanted to cook what we love to eat for our Christmas meal this year so Joe made homemade salsa and guacamole, carne asada and barbacoa pork rolled tacos and I made pollo asade enchiladas. It was sooo yummy. The kids loved it and we ate until we could hardly move. My dad said it was sacreligious but I don't care. It was tasty.

After we ate, we just spent the rest of the day enjoying eachothers company and talking on the phone to family. We didn't turn the TV on one time!

I hope everyone and wonderful Christmas this year and may the coming new year be cheery and bright!!