12/25/2010
Christopher-
     Dad and I were talking yesterday about Christmas's that we remember from when we were kids.  You have had a lot of fun this Christmas and I know you won't remember it when you are older, but I'd like to try to preserve the memories.  Some of the things you've done this Christmas Season:
- Dad took off work and we went to the mall and saw Santa Claus.  You wouldn't sit on his lap but we all sat with Santa and had our picture taken.  You told Santa you wanted a race car set.
- A couple of weeks ago we had a pretty big snow storm and Dad made you into a snow man.
- you were excited about opening the doors on your advent calendar that Granny gave you, even though you didn't like the candy.
- Aunt Kristi gave you a Little People Nativity and you've had fun getting to know the characters.
- We decorated a gingerbread house, but you mostly just ate the decorations.
- We went to your school Christmas program.  I was fully prepared for you not to participate at all, but you played your drum and looked so cute.  you didn't cry at all while you were up there,  I know it was a simple thing but I was really proud of you.
- you spent the 23rd night at Grandma Stephie's house so dad and I could get some stuff done around the house.  Christmas Eve we had a prime rib dinner at Grandma Stephie's.  She gave you a race car set and Uncle Jess put it together for you.  You were alittle scared at first of the cars that went by themsevles but once you got familiar with them you had a lot of fun.  Grandpa was there and of course Grandma Donna.
- We went to 9p mass at st. Vincent's with Jeep, Auntie Rie, Aunt Toodie and Granny.  You actually didn't do too bad at Church but dad did have to take you out for a little while.  I guess it's not surprising since we haven't been taking you to church at all.
- Christmas morning you got up earlier than I had hoped, but it was fine.  You had a lot of fun opening presents.
  - chalk board easel (santa)
  - train table set (Jeep)
  - lightening mcqueen chair (auntie rie and family)
  - lincoln logs (granny)
  - clothes (aunt toodie)
  - monster truck (jim and jenny)
- We went to Auntie Rie's for dinner with Jeep, Granny, Aunt Toodie, Auntie Rie, Uncle Booker, Tyson, Andy, Sam, Abe, Uncle Jim, Aunt Jenny, Emma, Uncle Butch, Aunt Toni, Chris, Heather, tyler, Hiedi, Destiny, Damien (Hiedi's son), Debbie, Catherine (Houston), Larry, and Mary Catherine.