On Christmas Eve morning, we headed north to my parents' house. The weather forecast did not look promising. Our snow did not start at midnight as predicted, instead just as we finished loading the car. It snowed the whole way. On Thursday afternoon I had started to pack the van. We decided Friday morning to take Nate's Trail Blazer for the 4 wheel drive. I knew it would be a tight squeeze but considering we both had SUV's before the van, this is how we had always traveled with 2 kids and all that stuff! We fit and headed out. We made it without any trouble. Just a slow drive. We did see a few problems for some. The worst being the upside down SUV on the west side of Rockford. Not sure how that happened! As soon as we got there and unloaded the car, we headed outside to sleigh ride. Pictures of that to come in another post. Stay tuned! That evening we had a nice meal of steak & shrimp and my grandma Johnson joined us. Christmas morning finally arrived and we did some more eating. This time my grandpa Mosley joined us. He had the best seat at the table. :)
After cleanup, it was finally time to open the gifts. This year like the adults, we had the kids draw names. This helped eliminate an overload of gifts & extra expense that comes with a bigger family.
Grandpa watching the kids
waiting patiently
guitar from Papa & Nonny
Sorry! from Uncle Luke & Aunt Ashley
they introduced Shelby to the game
this summer
doll boots from U. Luke & A. Ashley
remote control Little Pony from Micah
Shelby's gifts from Caleb
Morgan's gifts from U. Luke & A. Ashley
Shelby's guitar from Papa & Nonny
Another baby for Morgan!
from Papa & Nonny
While outside my brother Jamie spotted the USA's national emblem the great bald eagle sitting in a tree. We enjoyed watching him throughout the weekend. That is one of the nice things about being in the peaceful country.
Some more sleigh riding and fun fellowship and yummy food at my uncle Tom & aunt Kathy's house wrapped up our Christmas celebrating for 2010!
After cleanup, it was finally time to open the gifts. This year like the adults, we had the kids draw names. This helped eliminate an overload of gifts & extra expense that comes with a bigger family.
While outside my brother Jamie spotted the USA's national emblem the great bald eagle sitting in a tree. We enjoyed watching him throughout the weekend. That is one of the nice things about being in the peaceful country.
Some more sleigh riding and fun fellowship and yummy food at my uncle Tom & aunt Kathy's house wrapped up our Christmas celebrating for 2010!
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