We finally made it for Christmas with Rich's mom on Rich's birthday... the day after Christmas! Yes, he grew up with his birthday presents wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper and Christmas cards instead of birthday cards. Poor little baby... so I try to make his birthday all about "him" even though he is 42. Well, these were circumstances beyond my control, so he still had a good birthday/Christmas.
I just love this picture of Ryan, his eyes are so beautiful! Now, the light 'stache that's going on... not so much!! Anyway, he was playing around with his new hat and $$ he received from Mema.
I just love this picture of Ryan, his eyes are so beautiful! Now, the light 'stache that's going on... not so much!! Anyway, he was playing around with his new hat and $$ he received from Mema.
The next morning, Sunday, we woke up and headed to Missouri. Finally! We met my parents in town for lunch, then headed to their house and opened our gifts. Some family members dropped by to see us. Even though ALL the family wasn't present, it was a very nice visit for those we were able to spend time with. We played games and laughed so hard till way past midnight. That's unusual for us on a week night!
We rang in 2010 pretty quietly.
Well... not too quiet, actually. Our plan to get together with a group of friends was shattered by my kids' unruly behavior. It was getting towards the end of Christmas break and they really hadn't been out of the house except for the two Christmas get-togethers. They were WILD... to say the least! I don't know what was going on with them. I let them stay up till they couldn't stay awake any longer and let them sleep most of New Year day. That day turned out to be a nice and quiet day. Lol! I guess they just needed to get it out of their system. Whew!
With all the ice and snow we've had, we were waiting for a warmer day to give them their last present. We knew it wasn't going to happen and they would be going back to school very soon, so we had to do it this day! Please look past all the clutter (hopefully that will be our Spring project because it didn't happen last Spring!) in the garage, but I wanted to post this picture of them "closing their eyes". I just love Robbie's expression... he's the little guy in the middle. He's trying so hard not to peek!
Again, I love Robbie's expression in this picture as the other 2 are extremely excited. Rob... he's not so sure...
...as this was their last present.
We had to take it for a spin. So each child got one ride and then the older two got to drive a little bit. We are going to take them and get their little heads fitted for helmets, but for this one time ONLY; I did allow them to go with bicycle helmets.
Not sure I'm too ready for this!! Amariah is wwaaaaayy too young to be behind a wheel!
But this scares me more than anything else!! In one year and three months... this will be a real wheel, a real vehicle, the real deal!! I'm so glad I have God to sustain me through these years and not Prozac!
Robbie didn't like it. We had to force him to get on. He kept saying "Now go real slow Daddy, did you hear me? Go real slow". In the end, he loved it. I don't know who had more fun? Daddy or Robbie?
All in all, it was a wonderful Christmas. There was no rushing here, rushing there, rushing everywhere, and not getting any sleep like our Christmas' usually seem to be. This year it wasn't all about the presents like my kids like to think it is. This year it was all about quality family time-- the way it should be every year!!
I am so very grateful for the love in my life, the family in my life.
2 comments:
Oh boy! Looks like the need for speed is in your family now. Have fun!
A fun time had by all I'm sure...judging from the expressions on the faces. Hope all is well and wonderful where you are. Blessings until next time!
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