We had an absolutely wonderful and completely relaxing Christmas. It was so nice to spend some quality time with my family. Charlie and I really enjoy being able to be home for Christmas and to be able to spend Christmas in our new home. On Christmas eve we had the family over to our house for dinner after our Christmas Eve service at church. There were just nine of us and so we had dinner and then we were able to play a game together. It was a fun evening.
Alan flew home the day before and spent an entire week with us. We got to watch movies, play games, eat great food and just catch up on life. I always love when Alan gets to come home. Unfortunately this year I was not able to go skiing with him like we normally do. I guess there are things you have to forego when eight months pregnant.
Heidi was also in town for a week. We don't get to see her very often, so it was fun to catch up with her as well.
Grandma and I in front of our Christmas tree.
When Charlie and I got married we decided that we wanted to take traditions from both of our families and carry them on with our own family. One of Charlie's favorite traditions is to be able to open one gift on Christmas eve. It is usually something small, but it is a fun time to start Christmas before we go to bed.
Then on Christmas morning we woke up at our house and gave gifts and stockings to each other. I wanted to share with you the most specialy gift from Charlie. He spent some time before Christmas writing a lullaby that he could sing to our baby. As I opened the words I began to tear up and then he played the song for me and the tears continued. We are both so excited about this baby and it was so special to be able to share such a beautiful moment with each other.
After our morning at home we went to my parents house to spend the rest of the day. We always start with breakfast and then do gifts, take naps, exchange presents and enjoy our new toys. It was nice to be able to stay at my parents house the entire day. Later in the afternoon the rest of the family came over and we had dinner together. We also had a little gingerbread competition. I always enjoy creating winter wonderlands.
Kristen did not spend Christmas with us this year. Now that she is married her and Chris have decided to split Christmas between the families. It was nice to know she was spending Christmas with Chris' family in Tennessee, but we had our moments of tears since this was the first Christmas that we have not spent with her. At least we got to talk to her a few times throughout the week.
So here are the gingerbread houses that Charlie and I created. I used pre-made gingerbread and just added to it.
Charlie enjoys constructing his gingerbread designs out of graham crackers. This year he created the obstacle coarse from the T.V. show Wipe-Out. It was very detailed and super creative.
Well that was our Christmas. It was wonderful and over way too fast. I hope you all had a marvelous Christmas.
Alan flew home the day before and spent an entire week with us. We got to watch movies, play games, eat great food and just catch up on life. I always love when Alan gets to come home. Unfortunately this year I was not able to go skiing with him like we normally do. I guess there are things you have to forego when eight months pregnant.
Heidi was also in town for a week. We don't get to see her very often, so it was fun to catch up with her as well.
Grandma and I in front of our Christmas tree.
When Charlie and I got married we decided that we wanted to take traditions from both of our families and carry them on with our own family. One of Charlie's favorite traditions is to be able to open one gift on Christmas eve. It is usually something small, but it is a fun time to start Christmas before we go to bed.
Then on Christmas morning we woke up at our house and gave gifts and stockings to each other. I wanted to share with you the most specialy gift from Charlie. He spent some time before Christmas writing a lullaby that he could sing to our baby. As I opened the words I began to tear up and then he played the song for me and the tears continued. We are both so excited about this baby and it was so special to be able to share such a beautiful moment with each other.
After our morning at home we went to my parents house to spend the rest of the day. We always start with breakfast and then do gifts, take naps, exchange presents and enjoy our new toys. It was nice to be able to stay at my parents house the entire day. Later in the afternoon the rest of the family came over and we had dinner together. We also had a little gingerbread competition. I always enjoy creating winter wonderlands.
Kristen did not spend Christmas with us this year. Now that she is married her and Chris have decided to split Christmas between the families. It was nice to know she was spending Christmas with Chris' family in Tennessee, but we had our moments of tears since this was the first Christmas that we have not spent with her. At least we got to talk to her a few times throughout the week.
So here are the gingerbread houses that Charlie and I created. I used pre-made gingerbread and just added to it.
Charlie enjoys constructing his gingerbread designs out of graham crackers. This year he created the obstacle coarse from the T.V. show Wipe-Out. It was very detailed and super creative.
Well that was our Christmas. It was wonderful and over way too fast. I hope you all had a marvelous Christmas.
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