Christmas Party Time

Today was Christmas with the family at the house. 
Grandma, Uncle Kenny, Uncle Patrick, Uncle Donnie, Uncle Bill, Aunt Peggy, Jessica, James, Gavin, Caleb, Amanda, Joel, Jacob, Alexa, Uncle Jim, Aunt Sue, Margie, Greg, Logan, Makenzie, Hootie, and of course all of us were here and it was so much fun.  The kids were all so sweet and seemed to enjoy everything that they got.

The boys were especially pumped about the remote controled cars.  They played and played with them.

Alexa was so funny with her faces, she seemed shocked and excited about everything that she opened, and that everyone else opened.  She was so sweet.  I will tell you what if I am ever having a bad day I think I will have to find out where Miss Alexa is and go visit, she is so full of personality that you cannot be around her and do anything but smile.

Margie gave me a great pullover, that is pink and purple.  I love it.  Thank you so much and again you did not have to do that, but I do love it so I am glad that you did.
I did a last minute quickie photo shoot with Alexa because she looked so cute (as always) and she was here and well it is Christmastime and I love what I do. 


It was a great night.  It was so nice to see everyone and spend some time together.  I love you all! 

It's Almost Time

So one of my favorite things about Christmas is getting together with family and friends and tomorrow is our family Christmas party at the house.  I am so excited to see everyone.
We spent most of today cleaning and getting ready for tomorrow. 

Vacation

It is the first day that we are all of and because we are all on vacation not because we are sick!  YAY!  I love spending time with my family, and am just disappointed that Christmas break is so short!

Last Day

Today was a short day.  We took the boys to school and helped them get all of the presents that they had for the Teacher's and staff inside.  Brandon helped Danny and I helped John Michael.  My headache is still there, I am pretty convinced it is just going to be a part of life now. 
Then Brandon and I rushed to WalMart to get the fruit that I needed to take to their parties.  Every year I say I am going to make something cute and every year I run out of time.  That takes me back to the more organization needed for 2013.  Anyway, we got it and got it to their classes.
Then we headed into the church for the school's Advent program.  They changed it up a little this year and there was a little more Christmas in it.  I personally liked it better.  I know that it is Advent but they are preparing for Christmas and so I think it was a great and very moving combination of the two. 
After the program we went to their parties.  Danny's class did Dirty Santa, which was pretty funny.  Miss Donaldson is pretty brave.  John Michael's class did a book review of the books that they wrote and illustrated.  It was super awesome.  I definitely enjoyed them both.  We checked the boys out and headed home!

Well before we went home we headed to Brookwood Mall since we were closer to it then we would be the rest of vacation and we had the boys pictures with Santa made.  Evidentally the 8th grade class was there doing the same thing.  It was cute to have them in their uniforms and now I do not have to stress about that any more.  Every year I go there and get the snowglobe and I was not looking forward to not getting it done so I was glad that we had this opportunity.

We came home and strated getting things ready for Christmas and wrapping gifts.  There are a lot to get done and not a lot of time to get them done.  Being sick for two weeks really has made things slow going. 

Exchange Club

Today was the school Mass.  It is the last one of the Advent season for school, and it is also the Mass where the kids are asked to bring an unwrapped gift for the Irondale Exchange Club.  The boys each took a gift and I hope that whoever gets it on Christmas morning enjoys them. 
I am still not there so after school the boys and I came home.  I did take Mrs. Debbie, and Hannah, Kaitlyn, and Teresa their Christmas gifts.  Mrs. Debbie called me and she loved her angels. I am so glad that she did, I saw them and thought of her.   Anyway, at least I have those delivered tomorrow we have to get all of the rest of them to the school and it is supposed to be raining. 

The Boys Go Back

The boys went back to school today and I tried to go back to work, but one look at me, and Mrs. Debbie sent me on my way.  She would have had a stroke had she seen me last week.  I still had a slight fever though and she could see it in my eyes, I did not even realize it until I went home and Brandon checked it. 
At least we are almost back to normal before christmas.

One Week Later

Well the  boys and I were still down today.  So we were all home again.  It is probably better safe than sorry with the boys especially since Danny's class is going to sing Christmas carols at the nursing home.  I know that he wanted to go, but I also know that sharing this crud with the elderly would have been horrible.