Because we're staying home for Christmas this year, our families are being gracious enough to travel to us and include Bill and I.
I've dubed it "Christmas-paloza" in honor of Michelle,
and because it's an extended celebration. :)
On the 17th my mom and grandma arrived to spend the weekend visiting. Friday night we put up our tree and decorated it. This is quite the turn-around as we traditionally helped my grandma put her tree together, and this year, she helped us! :)
Saturday morning was "Christmas". Bill and I opened gifts from Mom-mom R, Uncle Paul and Aunt Sandy. As you can tell, Bill was excited! :)
I mean, who doesn't want Bucky-balls for Christmas?
I was also very excited to recieve a requested sweatshirt - lined, hooded, zip-up. :)
Another shot of Bill with a new mug to annoy co-workers and students alike! :)
A new robe for me! :)
A highlight of the morning actually ended up being the last gift. Mom-mom kept telling me to make sure I had the camera ready. We opened it and Uncle Paul and Sandy had sent Cinnamon a little treat, and a little outfit. We put it on her right away and started snapping pictures. She's very patient with us, as we were all laughing at her!! :)
This year she is one of Santa's little helpers!
Christmas-paloza part one was a success - we enjoyed good company and a relaxing weekend.
This evening we are part of our church's Christmas play - can you guess who Bill and I will be playing? Tomorrow morning we'll open stockings and gifts, and then we were invited to share Christmas dinner with some good friends of ours. We'll be missing our families, but can't wait to visit with them when Christmas-paloza 2010 continues next weekend!! :)
