Milo woke up first - and then we woke up big brother and Daddy. On a normal morning Chase is slow to wake up and doesn't get out of bed very fast - but all I had to say was "Chasey, Santa came!" and his eyed popped wide open and he sat right up and was excited. : ) We had the tree on and glowing around the presents. Cozy!
We're excited!!!
Their reactions and excitement was the sweetest and best ever. I sat back and was enjoying it so much that I didn't get a video of it - but I will just have to be content with having it in my heart. I hope I will always remember this one. It was so fun! What I have always dreamed of. They make it all worth it!
We almost forgot our stockings for the 2nd year in a row.
Digging in!
The. Most. Precious. Smile. Ever!! He was glowing!
We were up early enough that we each had plenty of time to sit and play with the boys and enjoy them.
Big stuff! They each got kids kindles and headphones to be used at MOM AND DADS discretion.
We had simple breakfast of cinnamon roll muffins and little smokies.
New lap trays with all kinds of fun stuff in them. These were a hit too! Our boys will sit and play with sticker books for a good long time and not get bored.
I took time to type this that morning so I wouldn't forget my feelings...
Christmas morning - not sure how I am feeling. I am very sentimental today so far. Can't help but shed some tears. The boys reactions to Santa this morning was the best yet. The magic and pure belief in their eyes as they stood at the gate in the hallway and saw the presents surrounding our glowing tree. When Chase saw the big bite out of the cookie his eyes just lit up...and the note Santa left him about his legos put a smile on his face that told me he was proud of himself. Milo was full of enthusiasm and excitement with everything he said. This is my last Christmas with just my baby boys - and while I know by next Christmas I will already not remember life before having the baby - I can't help but feel emotional about it too. Life goes by so fast. After breakfast I was alone at the table with the boys and I said "Merry Christmas baby boys" and Chase looked right at me and sweetly said "Merry Christmas to you too". : ) My heart is full. All these sweet sweet moments/memories being made are weighing heavily on this hormonal Mama!
Off to see the Boyers! Haha - no, Milo really can't take a serious picture. : ) He's awesome like that!
The Mitchell's
Amy put this together for Mom for Christmas. 6 generations. Pretty neat!
Great Aunt Debbie always gets Amy's girls a little something.
Marlia was looking SOOO cute!
Getting more good out of the nativity.
I told him he was cute. ; )
We did things a little different this year and just had soup, sandwiches, and desserts. It was seriously PERFECT though! We should do it every year. Made it a lot less stressful and we all have so many heavy meals through the holidays that one lighter meal didn't hurt any of us.
The Boyer Christmas was smaller than ever. Just not the same without Grandma. I was glad to get to see those that we did, though.
Josh walked up and squeezed Amy's shoulders - and apparently she has the same sore spots that I do because he said he started doing what he does to mine and she just melted. Haha - I told him that's how he'll have to "pay" her for letting us use her pool this summer. Josh really is good at massaging. I am a lucky lady!
Harley got a new power wheel for Christmas and brought it with him to Grandma's. Here they are hauling wood for the fire Dad had going. How freaking cute is that?!
Just before leaving we quietly shared our baby news with Amy and Carla. I wanted to tell more - but since we hadn't told Josh's family yet we thought we better wait.
Next up we were off to Ruth's to have our Christmas with them. Funny faces with my biggy boy!
Bobbi had been there all day helping Ruth make a feast for us. We had a nice traditional Christmas meal - WITHOUT a single vegetable. Haha. Before we ate, Josh loudly said "Ok everyone, Christmas announcement.." and then his Mom blurted out "you're pregnant!"...and so he just said Yes. I REALLY wanted to hear what he was going to say. : ( Kind of sucked she burst our bubble...but, oh well. Their reactions weren't as warm and welcoming as everyone elses either..but, whatever.
This was a first. Haha. But it worked! There were a lot more people there than we thought there was going to be - so all the tables were full.
Love birdies
Cousins
The boys LOVE playing with Cammie.
I love this picture! Haha. They were having a blast!
The rest of the extended family left before we started presents - but Bobbi stayed and joined us. Wish we would have known. We would have loved to get her a little something.
Even though it was already a late night at Ruth's - Chase still convinced his awesome Daddy to build his new legos with him before bed. : )
This Christmas was busy, as usual - but I was prepared enough and relaxed enough this year - that it didn't feel hectic. AND...I got SUPER lucky and wasn't nauseous all day! That was nice! We are blessed with lots of loving family and even though things aren't how they USED to be on either side - they are still wonderful and we need to remember that. Merry Christmas 2015!
