12/25 Christmas is here

Woo Hoo...Christmas is here. Uncle Zach got here on Sunday night and Alexis spent two days with him since the school was closed and I was at work. She was great for him. Although when we talked about him watching her he said if there were any problems he would just duck tape her to the wall. I said that was fine, but only if he used painters tape. And his response was "deal". LOL All completely a joke in case this gets into the wrong hands. Grandma Jo had quite a 12 hour adventure trying to get to Dallas. Flights being canceled due to the snow storm in Chicago, but she ended up flying out of St. Louis on another airline. But needless to say she got here before Tuesday night ended.

Off Uncle Zach, Grandma, I and the girls go to the Mall on Christmas Eve Day to ride the train as we do every year and then have a little lunch. The girls were very excited.

First Jade got a little Christmas bone from Doreen and Tyler. She was in heaven.





Lunch at the food court:


so cute..


That evening we went out to dinner at Snuffers (YUMMY) and then drove around to see some lights before getting home to open some gifts from the Abrams clan and Grandma Jo.





Grandma Jo wanted to get the girls a very special gift of a pearl necklace (and I got one too "thanks mom") for them to wear on special occasions. I think I will be holding on to them when they are not worn otherwise we may never see them again.



That Uncle Zach...and that is why he gets paid the big bucks..


Getting the cookies ready for Santa:


Christmas morning is here...The girls got us up and we let them open their stockings while everyone was slowly waking up to open the rest of the gifts.


The girls asked Santa for an easy bake oven and Little Pet Shop and Little Pony stuff. They must of done something right this year since Santa got it for them. I think for next year we are going to have to work on fighting with our sister a little less.




Daddy knew exactly what I would like..LOL


Getting Christmas Dinner together. We actually ended up running behind in the food prep since we just were enjoying the morning and didn't think about putting the huge ham in the oven. But that was ok, because all's well that ends well. :)

Nana Debra helping the girls with their new jewelry making kits...




Playing with our new toys..including the Wii. The girls are loving it. I can't believe how good they are at bowling.






Christmas turned out great. Tasha, Jason, Tyler and Oliver joined us as well for Christmas dinner. It was nice to have them spend the day with us. Dawana and the boys couldn't make it. One of them had a fever and was not feeling good at all. We will catch up with them later when everyone is better.

Nelda and family gave us all Movie gift cards for Christmas and also her assistance with babysitting so we could all go to the movies. We saw Yes Man, stopped for some fried pickles after and then Zach was off to the airport.

Mom's adventure home was just about as fun as it was to get here, but she made it home without having to spend the entire day at the airport. She will be back soon in Feb for when she and I go on our vacation to Cabo. I am so excited for the vacation with just her and I.