We were blessed with a wonderful Christmas this year. It was our little Henry’s very first Christmas, which added to the day. Hannah was really into the whole Christmas season this year, and had been saying “Christmas is coming!” for weeks leading up to the actual day.We all were really excited to have a very white Christmas too! Snow makes everything better.

Our celebrations started on December 21st, at my Grandma’s house, where we celebrated with my Mom’s family. On Christmas Eve, we were together as a family, and enjoyed a quiet day at home. We made our traditional home-made pizza for dinner, and then let each of the kids open one present. David and I always watch, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” every year. (and yes, I always cry.)

We woke up and ate our home-made cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and then let the kids open their stockings. They were both really happy, and just delighted with even the smallest of presents. Henry went down for a nap, and Hannah got to open her gifts. Her big present this year was a dollhouse. Henry’s big present was a little tool bench and tools. It was really nice to be able  to stop and spend time with the kids, and allow them to open and play with their new toys. I think Hannah wanted EVERYTHING opened right away. It was so much fun for David and I to make them happy. Of course, we both got some great presents too.

We went to my parent’s house in the afternoon for lunch and yes, more gifts. (We now have a present embargo.) The kids had fun opening more things, and stopping to play with their new treasures.

Our Christmas celebrations concluded on New Year’s Day, when we had the Smith family up to our house for Christmas. The highlight of this Christmas is always the white elephant exchange, where I’ll just say that Grandma gave me “pay-backs.” The kids had fun with their cousins, and it was a relaxed afternoon.

There are just too many pictures to comment on each of them individually, so I hope you enjoy the gallery of MANY Christmas photos. You will be able to see some of the highlights from our celebrations. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!