We had a wonderful Christmas, and we hope that you all did as well!
The Sunday before Christmas was our big kick-off. It was the first year that all my family gathered at my parents on a day other than Christmas day. With everyone getting married, having kids & our families growing - there began to be scheduling conflicts....so the Sunday before Christmas ended up being the most convenient time for everyone.
My parents always spoil their grand babies - this year, they got the big kids (Jaden, Gabrielle & Deandra) those talking parrots....now there's 2 in my house - lovely! And they got some power wheel 4-wheelers for the little ones (Corinn, Bryan & Matthew). Since they bought the 2 real mini 4-wheelers a year ago, the little ones have been feeling left out....these power wheels look just like the real thing to them, and they're just the right size!
Then on Christmas eve, we always visit my grandparents & my aunt Tracy & her fam. At grandma's, we get our grub on and all the cousins have a great time just getting together and playing. We do a small gift exchange, but this get together is more about the family time. Aunt Tracy totally spoiled us this year too though! She had dolls custom made for the girls....I gave her some of their baby/toddler pictures and she had someone make the dolls in their likeness. Corinn's looks so much like her, it's scary! She hooked Jaden up with some dragon & lizard stuff (you can't go wrong with that), and she made Curtis' day - he got some new Timbs. I got a D&B wallet to go along with the D&B bag she got me last year - can you say best aunt ever?!
Christmas day was pretty chill - which was nice. Since we had already hit all the family get together's, we just got up and opened presents, had breakfast and then just hung out the rest of the day and played. Nana & Grandpa came by to check out the kids new toys and to play for a little while too, and then we went back to aunt Tracy's for a mexican dinner (cause come on, aren't you tired of ham & turkey by the time Christmas day rolls around?!). It was really nice not having to rush around and visit everyone - quality time.
We're picking up Curtis Jr. & Corey tomorrow morning and they'll get to open their presents from us and my parents this weekend. I'll post those pics next week.
On a sadder note, Curtis' grandfather passed away on Christmas day. He had been ill for some time and I was actually surprised at how frail he looked on Thanksgiving. He had a heart attack on Christmas eve and Curtis' dad called with the sad news Christmas morning. We'll sure miss him and I'm sad that we didn't get to see him for one last Christmas. Especially since he had requested a traditional fruit cake from me this year. I had never made a fruitcake before, but I was determined to get it just right for Eddie. I was planning on delivering it along with all of Curtis' family's gifts this weekend. Instead, we're driving up to northern VA, picking up the boys and heading to Eddie's funeral. RIP Eddie - I still made your fruitcake....and one day, we'll sit down and try some together in heaven. ;0)
The Sunday before Christmas was our big kick-off. It was the first year that all my family gathered at my parents on a day other than Christmas day. With everyone getting married, having kids & our families growing - there began to be scheduling conflicts....so the Sunday before Christmas ended up being the most convenient time for everyone.
My parents always spoil their grand babies - this year, they got the big kids (Jaden, Gabrielle & Deandra) those talking parrots....now there's 2 in my house - lovely! And they got some power wheel 4-wheelers for the little ones (Corinn, Bryan & Matthew). Since they bought the 2 real mini 4-wheelers a year ago, the little ones have been feeling left out....these power wheels look just like the real thing to them, and they're just the right size!
Then on Christmas eve, we always visit my grandparents & my aunt Tracy & her fam. At grandma's, we get our grub on and all the cousins have a great time just getting together and playing. We do a small gift exchange, but this get together is more about the family time. Aunt Tracy totally spoiled us this year too though! She had dolls custom made for the girls....I gave her some of their baby/toddler pictures and she had someone make the dolls in their likeness. Corinn's looks so much like her, it's scary! She hooked Jaden up with some dragon & lizard stuff (you can't go wrong with that), and she made Curtis' day - he got some new Timbs. I got a D&B wallet to go along with the D&B bag she got me last year - can you say best aunt ever?!
Christmas day was pretty chill - which was nice. Since we had already hit all the family get together's, we just got up and opened presents, had breakfast and then just hung out the rest of the day and played. Nana & Grandpa came by to check out the kids new toys and to play for a little while too, and then we went back to aunt Tracy's for a mexican dinner (cause come on, aren't you tired of ham & turkey by the time Christmas day rolls around?!). It was really nice not having to rush around and visit everyone - quality time.
We're picking up Curtis Jr. & Corey tomorrow morning and they'll get to open their presents from us and my parents this weekend. I'll post those pics next week.
On a sadder note, Curtis' grandfather passed away on Christmas day. He had been ill for some time and I was actually surprised at how frail he looked on Thanksgiving. He had a heart attack on Christmas eve and Curtis' dad called with the sad news Christmas morning. We'll sure miss him and I'm sad that we didn't get to see him for one last Christmas. Especially since he had requested a traditional fruit cake from me this year. I had never made a fruitcake before, but I was determined to get it just right for Eddie. I was planning on delivering it along with all of Curtis' family's gifts this weekend. Instead, we're driving up to northern VA, picking up the boys and heading to Eddie's funeral. RIP Eddie - I still made your fruitcake....and one day, we'll sit down and try some together in heaven. ;0)
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