Christmas 2008

We spent Christmas Eve with Grandma Jeanne and Papa. My brother (and his family) and my sister (and her husband) were also in attendance. We ate dinner, read the Christmas story, sang songs (while Grandma Jeanne and cousin Lindsay played the piano). Then it was a free for all while all the of the young cousins opened their presents. To the left is a picture of Noah, Garrett, Molly, Natalie, and Aunt Mary. We had a great time. This was Noah's first Christmas. He really did not understand what was happening. All he wanted to do was crawl under the tree and play with the presents. I think he had more fun playing with the wrapping paper and boxes than he did with his own toys. Although, Garrett seemed to think all of the toys were his even Noah's toys. I do not remember doing that when I was Garrett's age, but I would have to ask my mother if I kept all of the toys for myself!

We went home and put the children to bed. Garrett really didn't want to go to bed until we told him Santa would not come until he and Noah were asleep. The next morning, the boys actually slept until 8:00 am. I should probably count my blessings because the older they are the earlier they will get up. Santa brought Garrett a light saber and Noah an explorer walker. The boys really liked their presents.

Noah enjoying his new discovery walker!

Garrett enjoying his light saber!

Since my family does not really do anything special on Christmas Day (all activities are done on Christmas Eve), I decided to make a Christmas dinner. We had turkey, rolls, salad, homemade mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing, corn, and dessert. My sister, Mary and her husband, Mike came over to help. We were cooking and watching the first season on NCIS on the computer, when I discovered the dogs had escaped the backyard. Since they are miniature dachshunds, they usually do not stray from the yard. However, I could not see them anywhere. We drove around our country neighborhood and could not see hide nor hair of them. I even checked the goat pasture. No signs of the dogs chasing the turkeys, chickens, or goats. Jordan even began walking the levee. Garrett and Aunt Mary started walking the fence. They were spotted hiding under the Mr. Zippy's machine. They knew we were looking for them. They didn't want their adventure to end so soon. Needless to say, dinner was a little late. We had a great Christmas Day!