Christmas 2009

This was the only picture we got where the boys were making half-way decent faces...=)

Me and my hubby!

The Twins! Just kidding...Aren't they handsome?

I would have to say that this weekend was by far the BEST weekend of the entire year! I don't recall Brent or I having a single dispute (which if you know us...we always find something to get loud about...he he). We spent many hours playing with the boys. Just us and the boys...no hockey, no school, no work...it was great! So, to let you know how it all went.

Christmas Eve!!!

On a cold winter Christmas Eve morning, I set off for work. Luckily we had just refilled the coolant so my morning drive was nice a warm. I get to work to doodle for a few hours before I head back home to get the family and head up to my WONDERFUL Grandpa & Grandma Parry's house. They invited us for Christmas Eve dinner. We got up there early to take the boys sledding around the yard. After about 20mins the boys and I were pooped! =) We went into to shower and change and get ready for dinner. Everyone was going to be there soon. After we were all ready my lovely Brother & Sister In-Law showed up just in time to take our family picture in front of the Grandparents house. I think the picture turned out nice. What you think?

After the pictures we went inside and everyone else showed up. We ate dinner, opened presents, the off to sing around the Christmas tree. What great fun!!! It's tradition in their family to hold hands and sing around the Christmas tree. Me and my boys just love it! Before we went home we got to talk to a very special someone. It was great. After that we rushed home to get the boys in bed so that we could put out the Christmas presents. Then off to bed.

Christmas DAY!!!

The boys got up around 7:30-8:00. Not too bad. They know they are not aloud to go into the living room (on Christmas) before us...so they patiently waited for us to get up.

patiently waiting to go into the living room

They were so cute waiting so patiently. Finally we got up and they ran into the living room to open and see all there wonderful gifts.

After opening all the presents we sat down and spent the majority of the morning playing Lego's with the boys. They LOVE Lego's. Thanks DAVID!!!

After building the Lego's we sat around and played other games and ate and ate and ate...and when we were full...we ate some more! It was Great!

Later that night we put the kiddos to bed and Brent & I snuggled on the couch with my new AWESOME blanket that Brent made me and watched a movie.

(picture coming soon...of the blanket..ha ha)

Day After Christmas!!!

Christmas night we found out that our beloved younger brother didn't receive or do anything for Christmas. This killed us inside. So we got up real early this morning, called the other brothers and went shopping. After our shopping we wrapped presents in the parking lot...LOTS OF PEOPLE LOOKING!!! We later all met up at his apartment, knocked on his door and wished him a Merry Christmas with lots of presents, candy, hugs and family! It was great and I know he loved it!!! Well....WE LOVE YOU!!!

(sorry..no pictures for this one)

*During this fun time with family we truly felt the meaning of Christmas and the joy of giving! It brought us great joy to bring happiness to someone else...it's even better...when they don't have a clue...HA HA!!!

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!!