We had a budget and I stuck to it and they still had a ton of stuff. I couldn't believe it. The tree had to be in a new location because of this scamp: 
and it was still ok. He liked the tree and probably would have destroyed it Lucy style (my best friend's dog!) but we didn't let him! We had a quiet holiday with family and it was a good time. 
I got to see both of my brothers and Dave's wife...it was so nice to see her..we don't get to that often! And Tom's gf Nic....we played cards and ate fairly healthy! Nice. If you want to see more of them..I think I put a bunch up on my facebook. I am fairly addicted to that and texting..so make sure to add me and email me for my cell phone #. Although that texting has been slower come winter. Here are some of my fave pics of the holiday! in no particular order! The big haul..Katie's xmas was a TWILIGHT one..with calendar, wall hanging (of Edward of couse), 2 tee shirts....she was in heaven. 
Mikey loved his MICROSCOPE (wonder if he takes after his parents at all????) and Anna loved her bakugan. :) And her real art easel for the table. She was in heaven! I love when they all get along. Some highlights: When Mikey stopped Anna's tears (because he had opened a bakugan and Anna hadn't yet..didn't know she had one) and gave her one of his! Good brother and brought tears to my eyes. Pics of my whole family with me! That was a highlight..we don't as adults get in many of them it seems. And also when Kev smelled up the house..we have pics of 
the kids with their pjs over their faces..we laughed SO hard. Finally....the best...Mikey shopped at school w/his own money for his family. Gave Katie a tube of what he thought was lip gloss. Katie opens it and goes..um Mikey why'd you get me GLITTER GLUE? OMG we laughed so hard and that might be my most fave holiday pic! I missed my Dad a lot this year but less than previous years. We didn't do a grab bag for the adults- economy driven of course. But Tom still made us all laugh by giving us each a glass from a set of 6 that he had gotten in a grab bag. Thank 
goodness I have Kev's, Mine, Mom's and Riss's..at least we have a set. Poor Gram and my other Mom (also Mom btw) got one each LOL. I like these holidays where things are quiet. Can't wait for some little ones to spoil again. That's not a hint or anything brothers of mine! I included the pic of Darwin that Katie took on our photo shoot..it could be in a calendar. And don't let that cute demeanor fool you....he's a hunter and can get anything in his mouth. I dread to think of the things he's swallowed..bet we find all sorts of goodies in the spring in his waste in the yard. Ewwwwwwwwwww!
I got to see both of my brothers and Dave's wife...it was so nice to see her..we don't get to that often! And Tom's gf Nic....we played cards and ate fairly healthy! Nice. If you want to see more of them..I think I put a bunch up on my facebook. I am fairly addicted to that and texting..so make sure to add me and email me for my cell phone #. Although that texting has been slower come winter. Here are some of my fave pics of the holiday! in no particular order! The big haul..Katie's xmas was a TWILIGHT one..with calendar, wall hanging (of Edward of couse), 2 tee shirts....she was in heaven. 
Mikey loved his MICROSCOPE (wonder if he takes after his parents at all????) and Anna loved her bakugan. :) And her real art easel for the table. She was in heaven! I love when they all get along. Some highlights: When Mikey stopped Anna's tears (because he had opened a bakugan and Anna hadn't yet..didn't know she had one) and gave her one of his! Good brother and brought tears to my eyes. Pics of my whole family with me! That was a highlight..we don't as adults get in many of them it seems. And also when Kev smelled up the house..we have pics of 
the kids with their pjs over their faces..we laughed SO hard. Finally....the best...Mikey shopped at school w/his own money for his family. Gave Katie a tube of what he thought was lip gloss. Katie opens it and goes..um Mikey why'd you get me GLITTER GLUE? OMG we laughed so hard and that might be my most fave holiday pic! I missed my Dad a lot this year but less than previous years. We didn't do a grab bag for the adults- economy driven of course. But Tom still made us all laugh by giving us each a glass from a set of 6 that he had gotten in a grab bag. Thank 
goodness I have Kev's, Mine, Mom's and Riss's..at least we have a set. Poor Gram and my other Mom (also Mom btw) got one each LOL. I like these holidays where things are quiet. Can't wait for some little ones to spoil again. That's not a hint or anything brothers of mine! 
Hugs and Love to you all this holiday season, Fee