The Holden's spent Christmas Eve like we do every year. We went to the service at Prestonwood with our friends, the Hesse's, followed by dinner at Luby's. There is no telling how this tradition started, but I must say, it never gets old. After dinner, we went to my dad's family's house. We exchanged presents with our cousins and played a few exciting rounds of Golf. Disclaimer: the card game, not the one with 18 holes. Hallie and I each received beautiful watches from New York & Company from Jena and Meghan. We gave them Bath & Body Works products. All and all, it was a lovely evening.
Christmas day was very relaxing. Kyle, of course, woke up at the crack of dawn and proceeded to wake up the rest of the household just as early. While I was rather annoyed at the time, there is something magical about kids on Christmas morning. Even though he no longer believes in Santa Clause, it is still fun watching him get so excited in the days leading up to Christmas. We first looked at our stocking stuffers from "Santa Clause." These gifts are some of my favorites. You can never have enough socks and underwear. :)
Next, the family loaded up our plates with Mom's annual "hashbrown casserole" and "pigs in a blanket." Delicious, delicious, delicious. We then gathered around the Christmas tree and opened presents.
Kyle was so excited about his iPod touch!
Hunter rain boots!!
Vera!
Toms!
Julie & Julia and Giada at Home. Love.
Kyle's Guitar Hero Paper Jams
The best part of Christmas. Dad did goooooood this year. Well done Padre. Mom's new iPad.
After opening gifts, the five of us went to the movies and saw "Little Fockers." Hilarious, hilarious, hilarious. Maybe not appropriate for a 12 year old, but what can I say? Us Holden's sure know how to keep it classy. Wink wink. We spent the rest of the day hanging out at the house. We just relaxed and spent time together. These are the moments I cherish the most.
The big Christmas celebration took place the next day. Mom's family came to our house for pizza (YUMMO!), prensets, and playtime. (I like alliteration if you haven't already noticed.) Everyone had a wonderful time hanging out together. We played Rummikub, ate, opened presents, ate, decorated gingerbread houses, ate some more, took plenty of pictures, and of course, ate even more food. I wanted to go into a food coma to say the least. It was a great day!
My favorite Christmas song. Although, I personally believe it should be played all year. Enjoy.
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas filled with laughter, joy, and peace.
Until next time,
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