Christmas 2008

Merry Christmas! It wasn't our traditional Christmas this year...having my Dad in the hospital was a frightening thing. But we had a GREAT morning with Ben's family. We really needed it - it brought our spirits up and kept us from worrying about my Dad for a while. We haven't had our Christmas with my family yet...we want to wait until Dad is recovered and back home. It just wouldn't be the same without him.

Madelyn is still pretty scared of Santa, she'll point when she sees him and sing songs about him - but if he's real and coming her way - the tears start!! Santa made a stop at our house Christmas morning, it was a quick visit as he had to see the other girls and boys, and Madelyn was quick to say "bye bye Sana Caus" as he made his way out the door! She's a little dramatic as you can see....

This year, she understood the idea of opening presents...and she was so patient! Opening one and looking at it a while, then she'd pass it on and say "i put it away." She's a lucky girl and she got so many fun things this year...lots of clothes, books, art supplies, a grocery buggy and lots food, a motorized car to drive from Grammy and Grandpa and a kitchen from her Nana.

She had a great day - it was exhausting for her (and US) but she loved it! We wish we could've spent more time with The Joneses, it was a quick one unfortunatly. We packed up and drove to Stafford to spend some time with my Dad in the hosptial. The day after Christmas, she opened a few presents at Nana's house - books, her new kitchen and dishes to go along with it. We brought the kitchen back to our house and she is quite the chef! She loves to make coffee and eggs, and loves the microwave. She's got more food than we do!

We're so thankful for our families and the special times we spend with them...THANK YOU Mom, Dad, Amanda and Haylie! You made our Christmas this year so special!