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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas at Home!

When we got home we skyped with Nonna and Poppa--boy do we miss them! Then we decided to push together our couches and all sleep in the living room by the tree. The boys opened the gifts that we gave them, and the presents from Great Grandma, too. Wow, did they get lots of nice gifts this year. Everyone is so generous, and we are very thankful. Now to enjoy a relaxing day at home together and play with all of these new toys and games! Oh, and the boys gave us a Keurig (they are just so sneaky!) so we will be enjoying lots of coffee, too! :)

Christmas in Monte!

Griffin couldn't wait to try out his new bike, so Jamie took him out for a spin. He loved it!

Grandma and Grandpa Jones and all of the grandkids!

Christmas Morning--Santa Visited!

Wow! Santa surprised the boys with lots of goodies! Griffin got just what he wanted--an orange bike with a kickstand. Preston got a super fun ballapaloza! Grandma Kim made Preston a special stocking that matches Griffin's (and is just like mine when I was a little girl!). It took hours and hours to make, and we love it!

Santa ate his cookies and drank his milk! The reindeer nibbled on the carrots, too!

Riding his new bike down the hallway at the farm. :)

Preston was taking a nap, then I heard him wake up and start giggling. Then I found out why!

Christmas at the Farm

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. It started with candlelight service in Dawson, we go to the church we got married in, so it's extra special. The pastor always has a fun story/activity planned for the kids. But, my favorite part is when the lights dim and we light our candles and sing. I was holding Preston and my candle singing Silent Night and tears fell down my face. I am so thankful for him. Jamie put his arm around me and we looked at Preston, who was fast asleep. He started to stir and opened his eyes, so precious. Rumor is this caused at least a few rows of people behind us to shed a few tears of joy, too! :)

We went to the farm and dined on a delicious lasagna dinner followed by chocolate raspberry cheesecake...YUM! Then it was time for presents. After that, we got a surprise visit from Santa! He had a gift for each child, took pictures with each one, then sang Christmas songs with everyone! I was amazed that with his busy schedule he could stop by for so long!!