Happy Birthday Jesus

I love Christmas, and I especially love the traditions my family has been keeping for as long as I can remember! As the years go by, a few things change here and there but as long as we can all celebrate together than I am happy! We started this year by driving back to my parents house with all the pups in tow. Kristin, Ryan, and Jax stayed at our house so we set our alarms and headed over there bright and early.

Usually we open gifts for a while before eating breakfast, but this time we went right for the food! Our traditional Christmas morning breakfast includes egg souffle, blueberry muffins with sugar crumbles, and sausage. No mimosas for me this year, but everything else was just as I hoped! While it was cooking we got all the pups together for our yearly stair picture. When we were little, we would have to pose for a photo before coming down to see the tree. Now, even though we arrive via the front door, we still take this picture every year!

All the kids and their pups ready for Christmas morning!

After enjoying our meal, we settled into the living room and began opening presents. In our family we take turns opening one gift at a time so it eventually takes hours to go through all of them! Linc and I must have been very good this year because Santa blessed us with some very lovely presents. My favorites included a fully stocked diaper bag with tiny clothes for Baby H, a beautiful charm bracelet, and a natural gas grill for our backyard!

Little plates for Baby Hami's nursery!

Kris gave Ryan a new Iphone (even though the box was actually empty!)

Kris and Alex ready for the new tennis season!

Golf balls wrapped up in an oatmeal container for Dad
while Mom and the Chihuahuas wait their turn!

Tiny little baby clothes for Baby H!

Yay! A new natural gas grill for the backyard!

A few hours later we took a break to clean up and then switched rooms to dig into our stockings. My aunt Cindy, uncle Greg, and cousins Rob and Steve came over a little later and we spent the rest of the day playing cards, chowing down on appetizers, and relaxing. It seems like all we do is eat during the holidays and we sat down again for another delicious meal for dinner. Filet with Gorgonzola Cheese Glaze, Strawberry salad, twice baked potatoes, and green beans were on the menu and I could not have been more stuffed!

Ten years ago I gave my mom a book called "A Mother Knows Just What to Do"
and this Christmas she gave it back to me with a special note inside!

Enjoying Christmas Day together!

Even Wessy was spoiled this Christmas!

He was able to open his presents all by himself!

We hung out for a few more hours and then headed on back home to go to sleep. It was such a fun day and I cannot believe it is already over! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas spent with family and loved ones.

Sleepy Christmas Pups!
Westin and Jax were exhausted after all the Christmas festivities!