Monday, January 5, 2009

CHRISTMAS EVE 2008


On the morning of Christmas Eve, I woke up to a small Filipino boy staring in my face with a big smile on his face.  He said, "Mom!  Are you ready for an exciting day?!!"  It pretty much made my day and I will never forget it.  

Our family tradition goes like this - Christmas Eve church service, dinner (my parents often join us), a time of sharing and exchanging gifts.  We usually stay up late and open stockings on Christmas morning, then enjoy a quiet day at home together.  It was definitely different this year with all of our additions.  There was a lot of commotion and some confusion at times,  but I can honestly say that it felt...right.  It was our first Christmas together as a complete family.

The light sabers made an stunning appearance, along with 2 hermit crabs, our first bionicle and Gator Golf!  It just doesn't get any better than this!! :)  Sorry about all the pictures!  I just couldn't help myself!!
   

2 comments:

Mary Mork said...

I noticed that my gift of Kitchen Scissors and an apron didn't make the list of fun gifts.... maybe you should add that one on there... :)
-Lindsay

Anonymous said...

hahaha... ok, somehow I posted that comment as you, mom. Sorry.