We have truly enjoyed our Christmas season this year, and it was a good mix of Christmas activities and rest. We went to the Atlanta Christmas Musical at our church this year and we enjoyed it. Sweet Brooke fell asleep towards the end because the program didn't start until 8:00PM. Every time she falls asleep on me (which is very rare) I cherish it because it is very well the last time she will. Each Christmas she gives me this little gift reminding me she is still my baby. She slept soundly through all the noise until the bagpipe player started. She jumped so high, and I had to try and keep my laughter under control. She of course has no memory of that.
Macy sang in KidzPlace for a couple of Sundays and the whole family came to watch her the last weekend.
And we surprised them with a trip to New York City.
Christmas morning was a relaxing time with the family. Because Christmas fell on a Sunday we opted to watch church service from home in our pajamas. There was no rush to get out the door. And because their big gift was the trip, our morning was low-key.
A gift from her dad...
We thought it would be fun to get a new family game about New York this year.
The dog did not like her electric toothbrush.
A new sleeping bag she wanted. I guess at 9 years old you outgrow the child princess sleeping bags.
Two years in a row I have managed to surprise him with an electronic.
Ugh. Purchased by Daddy in a weak moment when Momma was out of town.
We headed to my mom's house after service. We enjoyed the afternoon with her and my sister's family. Brooke was thrilled with her Star Wars gift.
And this girl added a bunch of Tsum Tsums to her small collection.
Pearl earrings for the big kids.
Matching dresses for the cousins!
There is a funny story behind this gift. When we were in Pensacola with my family my mom wanted to visit Chet's restaurant for dinner. The first time they tried to go the restaurant was closed. We tried again, and we were the last ones to show up. Apparently there had been a discussion about how much my mom needed this "got mullet?" shirt. Marc decided, without knowing about this conversation, that we needed to get this for mom for Christmas. Only after the purchase did we find out about everyone agreeing the needed this shirt. Her family knows her so well. :)
The rest of Marc's family came in town after Christmas.
It was a joyous, family filled Christmas season this year. I am thankful to have family close by so that we can spend time together throughout the year.
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