Mandatory Christmas Post

Christmas = The best kind of madness there is.

Christmas Eve

• Keith had to work so I was on my own to run 101 errands. Sams Club, last minute gift buying, last minute helping a friend buy for his wife, wedding flower ordering with my MOH, etc.  Not to mention sorting 101 gifts into piles by house.
• Hopped in our PJs and headed to Lala’s house for our annual feast and presents.
• Headed home to open one gift from each other and climb into bed. 

Christmas Day

• Heidi and Randy came to our house to exchange and watch each other open gifts.  I got spoiled by my husband.

• We went to Mackel’s house for breakfast and to open gifts.
• Went to Dad’s house to open gifts.  I unwrapped a quilt from Dad and Lisa that was made of my Mom’s “Jammies” aka Pajamas.  After quite a few tears, we went back to celebrating.

• Went to Lala’s for lunch.
• Headed to Mather, PA to see Keith’s sister, Lori and her husband Mike, who were in town.
• My Secret Santa was unveiled.  Brenda and I got each other’s names in the drawing.  She has good taste i.e. Vera Bradley sunglasses and Bazinga t-shirt.
• Dropped my brand new cell phone in the gravel and busted the screen (hence the very limited pictures on this post ugh).
• Went home to be good little elves and prepare for Perry’s arrival the next day.

Day After Christmas

• Keith went to pick up Perry in PA while I cooked breakfast for his family and mine.
• The whole gang arrived and we devoured food while torturing Perry since his gifts were under the tree from Santa and everyone else.
• Perry unwrapped gifts for a solid hour.



Can you tell he's excited even though this is super blurry?


• The family trickled out the door and we continued our toy marathon.

The rest of the weekend consisted of spending gift cards, running errands, more playing, being lazy, inviting April, Jim and Nathan over for a play date, breaking out the new board games (Fibber and HedBanz), dinner at Heidi and Randy’s house, Law and Order SVU marathon, laundry, chores and a bunch of other excitement. 

It was a great first Christmas as a family in our new home.  We made great memories and enjoyed a simple life for a few days.  We missed those who weren’t with us, but enjoyed celebrating with all those who were there.

Happy Birthday Jesus….thank you for this wonderful life you have graced me with.