Because Conner got his big gift early, it was only fair to let the girls open one of theirs on Christmas Eve morning. Sidney opened a new stroller and Linlee opened the Wii Party game (which is by far the most played game we ever got. It is sooo fun!) That evening we spent with the great grands and all the Giles family. Lots of food, lots of gifts and lots of memories. Ava and Sidney had a blast together and were so cute to watch.
This Christmas is the first one that we haven't had to drive 5 hours to attend all the festivities. It was so nice to wake up in our own home and have a normal Christmas morning opening gifts with just us. The kids have enjoyed everything they received. The highlight for me was seeing what the kids had put in my stocking. Ben had taken Linlee and Conner seperately to buy gifts for each family member with their own money. They felt so grown up. Linlee got me a new scrub brush which I needed actually. Conner had caught my oven mit on fire a few week before Christmas and so his gift was a new set. Loved the thoughtfulness and I use them daily.
We then headed to my parent's house for the annual Smith family gathering. It is always a mad house when they all get together in one space. We got there a little early to open gifts with Nana, Papa, Unlce Todd, Aunt April and Ava. The Pillow pets were a hit that morning and the robes that Granny made for all the great grands were well loved also. We got to see pretty much everyone this year except Amanda's family. We weren't supposed to see Justin and his family but Uncle Mickey was stranded without car keys and Justin had to drive the extra set down. Nice treat. I love Christmas time and am always depressed for a few days after it is all over. It is soo much more fun with kids of your own as well.
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