I have to say, I have gotten horrible at taking pictures, uploading picture, and updating my blog lately. I can't even blame life because I haven't been much busier than I have. We did all of our normal Christmas prep stuff this year. We got our Christmas tree and went to Zoolights. We usually go on our anniversary, but due to weather and other things, we had to hold off until the week of Christmas. Never again! It was so busy, it wasn't even funny.
Christmas was amazing. It really is the best thing ever when you have a kid. Austin got to spend time with his cousin Calleigh and Grandma and Grandpa Streit's house on Christmas Eve. We had soup and sandwhiches and opened presents. Austin got some awesome things including a shopping cart, new baby laptop, a few clothes and a really awesome slide "castle" for the backyard. Mom and dad got some cool gifts including a real cool gift, a deep freeze! Now we'll be able to buy more in bulk and hopefully save some money!!
Christmas morning, Mommy and Daddy made sure Santa put everything out the right way. Austin was a little nervous at first and didn't quite understand. Him and Molly really enjoyed the Yule Log on TV though. Austin got a new truck and boat, Little People pirate ship, crayons, and the best was a new table to sit at. He was so cute sitting at the table all morning.
In the afternoon we headed to Ryan's grandmother's house for lunch. It is fun to see all the kids interact with each other. Austin got to play with cousin Emmalee's Leadpad that she got for Christmas. We filled our bellies with good food and snacks. The kids got a few gifts and went on wagon rides.
That night we ended the craziness by going to Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house. There, Austin was showered with even more love. He got a Little People's Farm, Baxter pillow pet, Chuck the Truck, and lego blocks!
All in all it was a great two days or celebration. I sure love having family close by, even though sometimes it can seem stressful. I really loved seeing the joy in Austin's eyes when he got to open gifts.
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| What was dad doing under here? |
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| Pretty lights |
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| Austin's sword from Zoolights |
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| His good pose with Santa |
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| Streit Christmas Tree |
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| Opening presents |
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| Playing with Calleigh |
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| First time seeing the gifts |
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| Watching the Yule Log |
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| Max's gift was kind of big |
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| Smith Christmas |
