Christmas 2009

We had a great Christmas last year. Obviously, it was Taylee's first Christmas, which is definitely exciting. (For us, if not for her). I did have to work Christmas Eve night, but it's not TOO bad. (as far as working Christmas goes). I just have to survive on little to no sleep, that's all. But with all the festivities, it's not hard. While I was at work on Christmas Eve, Kent, Skyler, and Taylee partied at Grandma Judson's. This dinner was a tradition of Melba's, and we are so glad that Grandma Judson is keeping it alive by hosting every year. (even if I do have to miss it every other year!)

When I came home Christmas morning I got a couple hours of sleep, then we headed up to my parents house. This year Skyler was at his mom's house overnight. We opened gifts and pored over every item in our stockings. This is a favorite family tradition. Our stockings are stuffed full, as well as a couple shopping bags for each person. Recently my mom decided that we should get USEFUL items in our stocking. So, now we get things like toothpaste, dish soap, and toilet paper. Sound kinda boring? Not for us, because we are weird! We Love it! Plus, there are always a few fun things thrown in as well, and plenty of candy! Kent has even been known to find a holiday 6 pack in his stocking. Lucky Dog!

In the early afternoon we picked Skyler up and headed back to Grandma and Grandpa Judson's for MORE gifts and festivities. Skyler got some new Broncos gear, and Taylee got this soft and cozy blanket grandma made for her. And that was only the beginning. Lucky kids!

We ended the day back at our house, where we still had all of our gifts to open. Grandma Deb and Grandpa Dave came to see Taylee open her first Christmas gifts. Skyler got new clothes, lots of video games, and a PS3! We had a great holiday!!

And it looks like all the excitement was just too much for the baby girl . . .