Merry CHRISTmas One and All!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and remembered the real reason we celebrate this day! We've had a good day around here! But now we're done for the night and relaxing in front of a few new movies!

Our stockings all hanging with care! We are missing several this year (Jay's and my sister and her family) but still have a full shelf.

This morning, we waited for everyone to arrive before opening gifts. In the mean time, we prepared food for dinner and had yummy caramel rolls for breakfast! I also got a phone call from my wonderful husband! I was so glad to hear from him. It's the only present I was really looking forward to! He had eaten his Christmas meal with his guys and was going to go get some ice cream! We didn't talk long because so many guys wanted to make phone calls. It didn't need to be long though, hearing him was good enough!!

Once Grandma, Grandpa, Adam, Lindsey, and Carson arrived, we all gathered into the living room for presents! We had fun opening gifts and enjoying each other's company. Everyone had picked out the perfect things! I think we had the most fun with Carson and seeing his gifts. He was definitely the joy of the morning.

A wonderful Christmas gift!

One proud pappa!!

For Christmas gifts this year, I bought almost everything from Europe and brought it over with me. All of the gifts fit into one large and one small suitcase, but they were too heavy. I had so much pottery that it weighed me down! I brought things from Poland, Scotland, Austria, and Germany.

Nicole's gift came from a German Christmas market.

Mom got her present a few days ago so she could use it for dinner today. I got her a plate set from Poland. It is all pottery with a winter scene on it. I flew them all over without one breaking. I was very happy about that!

Mom made all of us girls aprons! Aren't they fun!!

This is what Jay and I got Carson. It's a bumpo! They are great for helping a kid sit up. Carson has a few more months before he'll be able to use this. He isn't able to hold his head up very well yet!

After eating, we all found a comfy spot in the living room and relaxed. Mom had all of her cookies and candy out so we munched all afternoon. Carson took a nap while the rest of us talked.

All considering, it was a good Christmas. I couldn't help but think of Jay all day. Next year, it will be great to be together again! We probably won't be home, but we'll still be together! That's what counts!

I hope you all had a wonderful day with your family and friends!!