Merry Christmas 2012 (these blog entries have been late, but better late than never) !:)
So Bobo woke up and didn't rush right out to see presents.
I don"t believe he remembered it was Christmas or have a memory of last Christmas.
But then he went into the living room after he realized it was Christmas and both Drew and I
followed him out, oh it is fun to be a parent on Christmas morning and watch faces!
"Charge!"
We had hidden baby Jesus from one of our nativity's until Christmas day.
Boxes I made for their special cards they receive throughout the years.
Hula hoop from Bobo
Veterinarian set from Deveraux (sissy)
Bobo informed me he was getting a grill several days before Christmas. Then on Christmas morning he was wondering where his hamburger was....his grill.
A guitar!
A dress she really wanted
A keyboard! A fun time of opening presents!
We went to help serve at Salvation Army. It was a mixed time. We were glad to be there but there were already many volunteers, so we had some trouble finding "our place". We served some desert and picked up trash. Then we ended up staying a bit after the kids were invited to stay and have their faces painted.
A funny time with a bird at Salvation Army
Later in the evening Devearux was gathering her gifts. She looked at somewhat of a small pile and said, it felt like she had a opened a lot more. In fact, in the morning over breakfast she had told us she felt she had opened a lot. But then she said, "Well I did get a lot of sweets". It was so precious and cute. It is that fine line, not wanting to overload on presents but wanting to bless your children. I do believe our kids were blessed.
face painting
A favorite part of the day was loading my two and walking downtown...making it in time to order my favorite coffee before it closed and heading for the beach, Andrew had to come fetch us after his run because of rain!.
His presents
Bobo sang worship songs to us to end our day.
Drum sticks and a practice pad!
A mixed day for me. Why? I think Christmas always feels a bit mixed. There are expectations to be filled. I loved having just our family but I also think I missed our extended family. I think Drew and I were a bit off, maybe just dealing with our own set of "stuff". We were a bit disappointed with our time at Salvation Army, I think hoping for a little more. But it is a day. And each year, we get to do it again with hope and anticipation. Again, it is really about the moments.
Goodnight to all....ended the night with basketball and suitcases out ready to pack for
Colorado the next day!
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