Chad and I are so blessed! We have a wonderful family and amazing friends. We began celebrating together on December 17 and haven't stopped! First we started at my Aunt's on December 17 with my dad's side of the family--my 85 year old grandmother was able to join us which made it amazing!Next...on to my parent's house (December 22) for my mom's side of the family and Savannah's first Christmas at Mimi and Papa's house! Boy were we in for a surprise...Carrington's version of Twas the Night Before Christmas, Christopher's version of Frosty the Snowman and Savannah's first crawl!! So exciting! And litte miss Savannah decided to give us all the best Christmas present in the world--she crawled for the very FIRST time!!
On December 23, we celebrated with the Hoene's, Noll's, Hardin's and Waterfill's at the farm. Family came in from Ohio and Indiana! Rook games, cherry wine, boxing gloves...an a partridge in a pear tree! It was an all day event marked by an engagement announcement! Congrats Alicia and Jason (and Madison and Jalyn). We are so happy for all of you! Nate was, of course, the center of attention and he couldn't have been more cute! He really racked up, too!
That evening we went to church. My parents, sister Carrie and Savannah enjoyed to service. Savannah was so good...she only belched once during the sermon--ha, ha!!Christmas eve's tradition at Chad's Aunt and Uncles house was very special this year because of the most recent addition to the family--Brody--aka--Baby Santa! What a cutie!
Once we got home, Chad and I exchanged gifts. What a wonderful husband I have. He is so thoughtful. A new phone, neck pillow, jogging suit and a gift card--whoo, hoo! Of course, Chad loved his Bengals jacket and new binoculars. 
We racked up on the DVD's too--World Trade Center, Invincible, Pirates of the Caribbean (II). I just love movie nights :-)
I know what you are thinking...they must be exhausted...yes, we are...and it's not even Christmas Day, yet!
Finally, Christmas Day!! Up early for Christmas morning breakfast at Carrie and Sean's--Yummy!! Savannah was so cute opening her presents--which do I want? The blocks, the phone, the soccer ball?? Decisions, Decisions!! And the second engagement news! Congrats Sean and Carrie. We are so happy for you both.
Next, on to Chad's parents house--more presents and food. Finally, back out the OC and The Brown's for MORE food and socializing. One thing I love about the holidays is catching up with those friends we don't see often--Chrissy and Jamie, it was so good to see you and catch up! Chad and I miss you all every day!! We can't wait until June--Congrats Jamie and Tripp!
So...here it is, December 26 and we are pooped from our whirlwind of holiday celebrations! When you really think about it...the holidays can be stressful and exhausting, but I wouldn't have it ANY other way!!
By the way...we aren't finished with our family celebrations...Hoene/Wright Christmas is scheduled for next Sat. At least we have a few days to relax!!
Until next time...i hope you dance~
S~
I know what you are thinking...they must be exhausted...yes, we are...and it's not even Christmas Day, yet!
Finally, Christmas Day!! Up early for Christmas morning breakfast at Carrie and Sean's--Yummy!! Savannah was so cute opening her presents--which do I want? The blocks, the phone, the soccer ball?? Decisions, Decisions!! And the second engagement news! Congrats Sean and Carrie. We are so happy for you both.
Next, on to Chad's parents house--more presents and food. Finally, back out the OC and The Brown's for MORE food and socializing. One thing I love about the holidays is catching up with those friends we don't see often--Chrissy and Jamie, it was so good to see you and catch up! Chad and I miss you all every day!! We can't wait until June--Congrats Jamie and Tripp!So...here it is, December 26 and we are pooped from our whirlwind of holiday celebrations! When you really think about it...the holidays can be stressful and exhausting, but I wouldn't have it ANY other way!!
By the way...we aren't finished with our family celebrations...Hoene/Wright Christmas is scheduled for next Sat. At least we have a few days to relax!!
Until next time...i hope you dance~
S~
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