I really had high hopes of being Super Hostess this Christmas as I took on being in charge of the big extended family party and also having my parents here at our house and hosting my siblings and their families. I was super stressed and had so many other things going on. I was out of town for a big chunk of time in December and then got horribly sick and landed in the hospital. The party had to be canceled and I felt horrible about it. I came home from the hospital and started feeling better. My parents were able to come and I was thrilled to have them here. My wonderful mom stepped in and took charge of a delicious Christmas Eve meal. I was able to enjoy the wonderful holiday and just relax and enjoy family.
Here are some photos...
This is Allary's letter to Santa.
Christmas Eve, Kevin and Leslee and family came over for dinner and fun.
My dad read the nativity story from the scriptures and then everyone got to open one present.
This is what Santa brought Allary this year.
It's funny how much trouble Santa goes through and really, she was almost just as excited about the candy in her stocking as she was about the bike.
Doesn't she look great on her new bike?
Allary got this fancy new Cinderella nightgown from Grandma and Grandpa M. So cute.
Allary and I found this great popcorn popper for Jason. This guy loves popcorn.
Allary got a VMotion from Grandma and Grandpa S. She really loves it.
This cute little Cinderella figurine was from Great Grandma and Grandpa S.
I love this photo...
Allary with all of her Christmas haul. Thanks everyone for the wonderful gifts!
We really enjoyed having my parents here. It was a special Christmas for us in our new home. Allary was thrilled to have Grandma and Grandpa here also. Here she is coloring with Grandma...
and building castles with Grandpa (while I show off my impressive Jenga skills).
Thanks again Mom and Dad for coming! We had a fabulous Christmas!
Now on to 2010! It's gonna be great, I can tell. :)
2 comments:
Thanks for posting! (FINALLY! Just kidding. You've had a lot going on!) I love these pictures- it's fun to see you guys and your mom and dad- it's been a long time! I seem to remember seeing other pictures of your dad with a bow on his forehead...
Isn't it funny about the candy in stockings? My kids were the same way! If you ask Jarom what his favorite present was, it wasn't the gigundo train track he got, it was the jelly beans. Sheesh. :)
Oh, and I love your elf shirt.
Hope you are feeling good and that all is well! Love you!
I'm sorry you were so sick, and especially in December! It looks like you had a great Christmas though. And maybe it's me...but I swear Allary's bangs make her look older! She is just too cute.
And thank you so much for the darling Christmas card. I'm hoping that we'll be able to take a family vacation to Disneyland this spring. :)
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