Dean's cousin's little girl, Emma. All the kids were singing before we opened gifts. Emma was very animated.
Dean's other cousin's daughter, Lexie .She's also Dean's Godchild. Again, a lovely picture. This day I was the queen of capturing weird expressions.
Our niece Camille. Off all the pics I took there is not one of her actually looking at the camera.
Emma, me & Samantha with puppy dogs Macy & Trixie!
I had to work Monday but the bosses surprised us & closed the office at 3:00. Since I was home early I went for a run. I wasn't sure how far I'd go but I felt good so I did 8 miles. I needed to burn some calories considering all the junk I ate Sunday!
For the first time in 18 years (except for when Christmas fell on a Saturday) I was off on Christmas Eve. It was glorious!!! Dean & I actually got up early & went to the mall. Crazy I know! I was able to get some cute slippers on sale, Starbucks & stock up at Bath & Body Works for the next year! What's crazier than the fact that we went to the mall on Christmas Eve? The way I looked. I got out of bed & put a sweatshirt over my t-shirt, I had slept in yoga pants & I put a hat on & left. It was awesome! Now I know what it's like to be a guy or a college kid.
We went to Christmas Eve Mass & then came home & Dean grilled steaks before the big pajama party. All of the neighbor crew went to Dennis & Jackie's in our pj's & we did the White Elephant Game. There were funny gifts & really stupid gifts. It was hilarious! I lucked out being last & got a Caliente gift card!
Christmas Day our families come to our house. We had way too much food as usual & too many presents!
Here I go capturing weird expressions again.
Logan, Brooke & Dylan. Brooke & Dylan are my cousins kids. Brendan is the oldest but you won't find him in any pictures because if he saw the camera his head turned. He's 15 so I guess that explains it.
Logan was hilarious! Everything he opened was "Ohhh, I wanted this". Christmas is so fun with kids.
Dylan & Brooke
My mom & Mrs. Joyce (Dean's mom)
Lydia
My daddy with his personalized hot chocolate mug that Logan gave him.
Logan with his Nonke.
My cousin Leslie, me & my brother Scott.
Me & Dean aka Best Husband Ever!!!
So that was Christmas. It was a wonderful day!
For the first time in many years I'm ready to get my Christmas stuff down & get back to normal. I need my routine. I'm not good being all willy nilly running around without a plan. I took the first step this morning. I got up early & ran 4 miles before work. Now if I can just get the eating back under control......
Toodles!
I'm with you! I normally love the Christmas décor staying out, but I'm ready for things to slow down and for us to have room in the living room! :) Glad you had a great Christmas!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy decor came down today. I hope you have a wonderful New Years!!
ReplyDelete