Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Christmas in Altus
My mom came to see us for a few days before Christmas and then she went down on Christmas Eve to my sister's new house. Jim's parents drove out from Florida to spend a week with us and his sister, Jennifer, came from Colorado Springs for a few days as well. We were definately spoiled this year not to have to travel. Thank you so much for coming to "lil ole Altus" to spend this special time of year with us. I believe I see a Christmas vacation to the south next year.
So...it was definately alittle different this year when we all gathered to open presents. As a tradition, Rachel and Hannah always open their stockings first and then we have breakfast. Well, the night before Christmas, Rachel (14 yrs.) informed us that she was going to get up and take a shower before meeting us at the Christmas tree. So, this year everyone was dressed for the day before we opened even the first gift. The stockings were filled with lip gloss, brushes, cami's and boxers, not a barbie in sight. They were thrilled but I watched with a little bit of sadness that they are growing up so fast.
We spent the next few days eating alot, watching football, searching for a furry companion for Aunt Jennifer, and trying out this year's favorite gift "the Cricut" cutting system. I have decided, again, to work on my Christmas Scrapbook album. I have 4 Christmas' completed of the girls 14 years. My goal is to have it up to date so we can reflect back when we get together with family next Christmas.
So...it was definately alittle different this year when we all gathered to open presents. As a tradition, Rachel and Hannah always open their stockings first and then we have breakfast. Well, the night before Christmas, Rachel (14 yrs.) informed us that she was going to get up and take a shower before meeting us at the Christmas tree. So, this year everyone was dressed for the day before we opened even the first gift. The stockings were filled with lip gloss, brushes, cami's and boxers, not a barbie in sight. They were thrilled but I watched with a little bit of sadness that they are growing up so fast.
We spent the next few days eating alot, watching football, searching for a furry companion for Aunt Jennifer, and trying out this year's favorite gift "the Cricut" cutting system. I have decided, again, to work on my Christmas Scrapbook album. I have 4 Christmas' completed of the girls 14 years. My goal is to have it up to date so we can reflect back when we get together with family next Christmas.
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