Christmas Pictures

Christmas was wonderful at our house. We actually opened our gifts on Christmas Eve because Jen had to work on Christmas. I did not want to be home alone with the kids on Christmas so I baked a turkey for the less fortunate and we volunteered at the homeless dinner. When we finished with that- we came home and opened our stalkings and then had a quiet dinner with just us- it was kind of nice since I had been feeding everyone night after night.

Taya of course had a wonderful Christmas- as the kids get older their gifts get more expensive so they end up with less. I think they may have been a bit disappointed- but oh well- they get way more then they need that is for sure.

I am still adjusting to Jen's new work schedule. I have never had to spend a holiday alone- so I have been fortunate. I was glad to find something useful for the kids and I to do.

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and God Bless.

Leihua with her new Christmas toys

Toby trying to beat my score at "Bop It"

Grandpa enjoyed his new Shop Vac

Bryce made me this serving bowl

Taya- who never takes off her sleep mask, has been begging people to play with her and play dough

Trey and his new PSP

Jen and her ugly Bronco slippers

Bryce and Toby with their new I-Touch's

Taya and the serving bowl she made me- it has her hand prints all over it

Gingerbread House

Jen has somehow gotten out of this tradition each year- she must always be working- so tonight she got to play! The kids had fun eating and decorating- not sure if there was any plan to the house or how it would turn out. I was thinking how different girls are- they would make it so even ad pretty. Not my kids- just slap it all on there.

In case you are wondering where Toby is- he went to bed right after school, missed dinner, and is still asleep. He does this sometimes- a combination of hormones and his heart.

Do you make a gingerbread house?