Bowdoin Blessings: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Christmas Day

Christmas Morning was so much fun! Hayden wasn't sure at first what to think and then he was really excited when he knew all the toys were for HIM!

Look what Santa brought!

Not so sure what to think at first...

Excitement! Those are mine!?!

Checking out what is in his stocking...

Opening presents! He loved every minute!

That afternoon we went over to my parents house and exchanged gifts with the Hurst and Bennett family. It is always so much fun to have the Bennett kiddos and Hayden together. Those three are a M.E.S.S. After we left my mom's we went to Matthew's Grandmother's house for Christmas with his side of the family and then on Sunday we headed back to Lorena to have Christmas at Matthew's Mom's house for Christmas with the Strahan/Yarber family.

Formulating a game plan...

On a different note...you see the skinny lady handing a gift to my Nephew Michael? That is my Mom! I know a lot of you remember her as a school nurse. She has lost over 100lbs! Doesn't she look A.MAZ.ING!?!?!?

Christmas Eve Traditions

I love having traditions on Christmas Eve! I love how I've claimed as my night. With the hustle and bustle of going to go to 3 family Christmas get-togethers {besides our own Christmas in the morning} its nice to have a peaceful Eve with my two boys. We ride around and look at Christmas lights, we watch Christmas movies, eat some yummy dinner, feed to reindeer, put out milk and cookies and of course read our favorite Christmas books.

The books we read.

Hayden telling us not to eat Santa's cookies

Of course he needs a sip

My sweet boy :)

Reindeer Food

Making a sweet treat for Santa's Reindeer

Santa's Cookies

As we did last year, Hayden and I made cookies for Santa. I really thought he wouldn't be interested this year, but he was loving it from start to finish!