I was spoiled!

Santa was so good to us all this year…especially me!  I was so spoiled this year.  I know Christmas is not all about gifts, but it sure makes it quite fun.  I love giving gifts and who doesn’t love receiving them?  I had no idea what I was getting this year from Jeff and I was so excited! 

Christmas Eve Jeff surprised me with my first present. 

An antique window.  For some reason Jeff was a little apprehensive about giving it to me thinking I wouldn’t like it.  OMG!  I am so in love with it.  I was so impressed that he went digging for this special window just for me.  He found in an antique shop and the guy told him that he thought that it was from Sweden or somewhere in that vicinity.   I have never seen an old window like it.   

I also got my very own tool kit!  I was so excited about this!  I had one before the fire, but I was in need of a new one.  I asked Jeff to make me my own toolbox for Christmas…even if it was some of his old tools he put in a box for me. 

I also got the Pioneer Woman Cookbook (YEA!!!) and an awesome new knife!  I never knew how yuck our knives were until I started cutting this one.  Heavenly! 

And my Corral boots.  Again, I just told Jeff my size and he picked them out all on his own.  I LOVE THEM!!  I have worn them several times they are so comfy…not to mention, super cute! 

I also got a gift certificate from Mom and Dad for a mani/pedi and I can’t wait to go use it! 

As you can see from all 5 Christmas posts, we were so blessed this Christmas.  We had so much fun with Hayden and our friends and family.  I hope you all have a great new year!

Christmas-Part 4

The day after Christmas, I got up about 5:00 AM and headed out for a little “after Christmas sale” shopping.  I went to Walmart and then headed to Rockwall to meet up with Jen and Cindy.  We went to Target and Belk, breakfast at Chiloso,  and then I headed home to get ready for our last Christmas celebration.  Didn’t really find too much shopping, but it was fun to go anyway!

We had our “Spencer” family Christmas at Carla (my cousin) and Paul’s home in Winnsboro.  We typically get together once or twice a year. I wish we did it more often.  We all live too close not to really.  I forgot my camera but I was able to steal a few pictures from Carla and I did get a few with my phone.

I am pretty sure Carla stayed up all night cooking a Mexican food feast for all of us. Cousin Pam brought tamales and everyone else brought yummy desserts.  There were about 30 people so it was so much fun doing our Chinese gift exchange.  There was some stealing going on!  :-)

We played BINGO after our gift exchange.  My cousin Pam had a serious BINGO box full of bingo cards, daubers, and bingo call cards.  Almost everyone played and it was so much fun!  I won two times in a row!  Lucky me!

Cousin Pam also brought a piñata for the kids.  They thought this was so much fun!  Hayden is still playing with his little frogs he got out of the piñata.  Oh and Carla…Thanks for putting the chocolate in Hayden’s pockets.  I found it later in the washer and dryer.  :-)

Hayden and Carla had a lot of fun hanging out…

And riding the scooter!  Oh my!

  The whole group.

Hayden was being so silly for our family picture. 

My Aunt Barbara’s crew…

My Aunt Mary Helen’s crew…

We had such a great time hanging out with the family.  I always loved hanging out with my cousins growing up and I love seeing our kids playing together too! 

Christmas 2010-Part 3

After a fun Christmas morning of playing, playing, and playing some more and oh yes…enjoying some Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls, Hayden took a nap while Jeff and I got ready to go to the Smith’s for Christmas. 

We enjoyed a yummy traditional dinner (lunch), the kids opened gifts, and the adults did a Chinese gift exchange. 

Aunt Sherry and cousin Brooklyn. 

Aunt Lulu (Yolanda) and cousin Grayson.

 

Cole and Brooklyn.  I love this picture.  Sweet brother and sister.  They love hugging.  Ha! 

Hayden enjoying him some “puppy chow”.  I lost count of how many times he said “more, more”. 

Gift opening time!

Brooklyn got his DQ Blizzard machine from her Lulu.  I think I might need a taste test soon! 

Hayden got this police bear from his Nana and PaPa that sings and dances to the tune of “Bad Boys, Bad Boys…”  Hayden LOVES it! 

Clayton got this Ghillie Suit from his Nana and Papa.  He was so excited about it!  I don’t think Hayden ever saw him in the suit or didn’t pay attention to him.  He does look a little scary though! 

After Hayden opened his new tent, I don’t think we saw him for an hour.  Ha!  Just kidding.  But he LOVES it!  As you can see he got several new trucks and tractors too.  He might be a little obsessed with trucks and tractors! 

That afternoon when we got home…Still playing in the tent!

We also gave this rocking horse to Hayden on Christmas day.  It was made for me by my cousins’ daddy when I was little.  It has been loved by many little ones throughout the years and I know Hayden will love it just as much.  We now go for several rocking horse rides a day. 

Christmas day was such a fun day!  Stay tuned for Part 4.

Christmas 2010-Part 2

Christmas morning…

Christmas 2010-Part 1

I think we have finally recovered from a Christmas marathon!  Oh, but what a fun Christmas it was!  We had great food, were blessed with so many great gifts, and had a fabulous time with friends and family!  I am going to break down our Christmas Marathon into a few posts so stay tuned! 

On Christmas Eve, we spent the afternoon/evening with my side of the family at my Mom and Dad’s.  We opened gifts first then enjoyed a fabulous traditional Christmas dinner!

The twins decided to wear their new pj’s.   I’m telling you, those boys would wear their pj’s all day every day if they could! 

Gift time!  The twins opened up first.  Hayden loved their new boots!

  This boy loves his new leap frog laptop!  It is so cute and a great learning tool too!  It even says, “You have a new blog entry.”  I might die if it said do you want to check your Facebook?  Ha!   It is the perfect size for him to take in the car.

 

Hayden also got a new ride!  The police cozy coupe.  He got so excited when he saw it!  He got right in and shut the door.  It was too cute!

Mom and Dad opening their presents from each other.  Dad got a new camera and Mom got a new Kindle.  Granddaddy doing  a little opening too!

Dad was quite excited about his new skillet from Robin!

 

Present exchange with Landree and Hudson. 

  A little pre-dinner fun!

These boys love each other so much!

Their Momma’s think they are pretty special too!