Touch of Glass: Christmas Day 2009

Monday, January 4, 2010

Christmas Day 2009

Christmas morning was exciting as ever! The kids were up at 6 but we begged for another hour. They were instructed to go back downstairs and wait until 7 to wake us back up! So at 7 mom and dad rolled out of bed and tried to be as excited as they were!! We had to get the cameras ready so they had to wait some more. Mom had to grab a picture before we let them in! Aren't they so happy! I just love to see them so excited, it was so fun.

Mom was sneaky and got a picture of their stocking stuff before I let them in. Here is Austin and Megan's Santa stuff!

Here is Rylan and Carson! Carson was thrilled to find a tape measure and sunglasses in his stocking which is just what he wanted!

Here is the beautiful presents and tree. Santa was generous and left each of the kids two wrapped presents to open.

Sorting out the gifts

waiting so nice until Carson could start!

Not sure why they are all folding their arms.

Austin getting ready to unwrap.

Megan got mom and dad these awesome pants! Our favorites!! So thoughtful

My favorite part of christmas! This year they each used their own money to buy each of their siblings a gift. It was so cute to help them each pick out special gifts the other one would want. Ryaln got some birthday money and I asked him what he was going to buy. He looked at me and said "I want to buy Megan and Austin and Carson a gift for Christmas" I was so touched. We took him to the store and enjoyed as the boys snuck around picking out gifts for each other. They were each so appreciative as they opened up the gifts from each other. I was so excited I captured this moment. It was so sweet.

The bakugan Megan gave him.

Carson loves his tent!

Grandpa Paul and Grandma Lorie came over and spent the day with us. We enjoyed our wonderful waffles with strawberries and whip cream and then had to get out Bingo! Love to win those candybars!

I forgot my camera when we went to Tawna's for Christmas dinner so I will have to steal some from her or Granny! We enjoyed a mexican feast and once again got to be together. Thanks everyone for having us over this Christmas! We enjoyed this holiday season and felt so greatful this year for all our blessings! We feel so extremely blessed as a family! Richard and I are so grateful for our children and the opportunity God has given us to raise them as difficult as it is at times, we know we are lucky to have them. We look forward to the new year and all it has to offer!

1 comment:

Our Grand Central Station said...: Santa was certainly good to you guys! Looks like your Christmas morning was too much fun. So glad you had a great day - we did too. I love when our family is together. Thanks for sharing our Mexican Fiesta dinner at Tawna's. We had so much fun there. I liked the change from turkey all the time.; January 5, 2010 at 6:56 PM

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CRAZY HARMONS

Richard and I are the proud parents of 4 beautiful kids. We have been married almost 11 years and have grown to love each other more each day. It's amazing how much more you can love a person as the years roll by. Through trials and tuff times we have learned and grown together. We love, love, love our time alone together and so appreciate a weekend getaway or especially a 7 day cruise! We can admit we are not the best parents but we sure appreciate the opportunity God has given us to have such amazing kids. We learn so much about ourselves through them. What we are and who we want to become. We learn patience is something we both continually have to work on! The kids just adore their dad and love to go run errands with him on Saturdays. We love the sand dunes and love our many winter trips there camping, riding, and spending time together. Did I mention how perfect Richard and I are together and how much in love we are? We often say we have the perfect marriage!!! Gotta love life =)

Kids

Megan is our sweet and happy oldest and only girl. She is 10 and in the 5th grade. She brings lots of spunk and energy to our family and we are so lucky to have her! She never runs out of energy and keeps us always busy. She enjoys school and friends! Mom and Megan enjoy our ever needed girls night out together. She likes to Karaoke to Hannah Montana, dance around and be wild, swim, and of course ride quads at the dunes.

Austin is younger but taller than Megan and very proud of that. He is 9 and in the 4th grade. He is awesome in school and reads very well. Austin isn't quite as wild as the rest of the kids which mom is thankful for. He has his quiet times where we will find him in his room playing quietly. He enjoys playing the wii especially their new game Lego Star Wars which he and Rylan are getting quite good at. Austin is a joy to have in our family!

Rylan is 7 and the cutest kid in glasses ever! He has had a lazy eye since he was about 2 and still wears his glasses to keep it straight. He is in the 1st grade at Ben Franklin and doing really well. He loves being a boy and had his first broken arm. Rylan is so sweet and lovable. He tells us he loves us quite often. Don't get me wrong he can be quite the stinker too, but aren't they all! He idolizes his dad and wants to always be helping him especially on the quads or the truck, trailor, or anything outside. Rylan still loves to play with his trucks and cars and probably always will . . . just like dad!

Carson oh Carson, what do I say about my sweet baby Carson. He keeps me going all the time. He is now 5 and getting really tall. He loves his preschool class which he gets to take the short bus to (don't laugh we always knew Richard would have a kid that does)! He is an angel at school and most loved by all his teachers of course. Mom can't believe he will be going to Kindergarten this fall! He keeps us laughing all the time and says the funniest things. Carson is full of energy and keeps mom busy!