And so the last party was had, the decorations are on their way down (this will take a while) and the last present has been opened....CHRISTMAS 2008 is OVER. In some ways I am ecstatic and other ways I am depressed. I love this time of year but I also love the quiet of January.
We celebrated with the Walters, the Crowells, the Dunns, the Killions and fun was had by all. The pics will prove this for sure. Some highlights were getting Rockband..the girls might be on tour soon :) ( save your money..he he!), Ugg boots for the twins, my new telephoto lense, American Girl for Livi, and lots of craft stuff for Jordan. I loved the "deer" Livi gave to Papa Brain...classic. I loved Madison's face when she got her diamond, music note necklace from New Papa and New Grandma. I love the fog machine that Papa gave to the girls...another classic Papa gift. One year Papa gave Livi got a huge container of cheese balls. This was her favorite present for sure! Aaron's favorite gift this year was a huge collage print of the girls to hang in his office. I must say that it is pretty great! I loved the cake mix that Olivia got for Rachel because she know how much Rachel loves to bake. One of my favorite gifts that I gave was a photo purse to Grandma Colorado and I didn't even get to see her open it! But I have heard from her several times saying how much she loves it.
We enjoyed our first Christmas in our new house and have started some new traditions. This year Santa left presents under all of our trees...all 5 of them which was pretty exciting for the girls. As soon as they thought they were finished they realized there was more! This might be an expensive tradition but it was very fun! I loved the letters that Jordan (who still desperately wants to believe but really doesn't) and Olivia left for Santa. They stapled a Christmas card to the letter with arrows drawn stating who everyone is...very cute!
And so with mixed emotions I conclude the Christmas Season. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas filled with the love of Christ...THIS is the true meaning of Christmas and I am so thankful that He is in my life and that He was born for each and every one of us. I hope everyone gets a chance to open THAT gift!! Don't leave it unopened...it is the most amazing of them all!
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