Christmas 2012

It makes me sad to have to say Christmas is over. I have been delaying writing my 'Christmas Recap' because that means it is officially over. so sad. it came and went so fast this year! I think because it never really snowed and was barely even that cold in December. (of course as I write this it is snowing and I am loving every second of it). so the whole weather situation changed the whole feel of Christmas this year. But nonetheless it was a wonderful Christmas. 

We started off with Budde Christmas on Sunday the 23 at Aunt Ellen's. Uncle Neil and Dale were in from PA, Uncle Steve, Aunt Teri, Lindsey and Jeff were in from TX, and then us KY people were all there as well (mom, dad, matt, rachel, aunt ellen and grandma). Before Aunt Ellen's, we went to our church's Christmas Eve service. Mom, Dad and Uncle Steve met us there. 

We had such a great day visiting, snacking and opening presents. And then that night we had a lovely dinner. Ainsley got spoiled (as did Philip and I !) 

pink cowboy boots from the TX crew:)

The next morning we went to Aunt Annie's Christmas Eve Brunch (yum). We got to visit with Aunt Annie's side of the family and stuff ourselves with some delicious food. 

That evening we went to Joy's. We ate more very yummy food and had a great Christmas with Joy and Brian. She always spoils us rotten and Ainsley also got several presents from her Grandma Joy:) We got Joy a new TV so Philip and Brian got it set up her for her before we left. For some reason I didn't get any pictures of our Christmas there :( But we had such a good time. 

We came home and did our Christmas. my favorite one!!! :) 

my sparking cider and Philip's wine

the pet's stockings

Philip got me awesome stocking stuffers and his big present was possibly the best present he has given me. He made me a very nice and big photo album starting with the first time we went out in 2008 and ending with all of my monthly pregnancy pictures and Christmas this year. I cried as we looked through the pages and pictures and reminisced. 

I got him an antique climbing ax signed by Reinhold Messner (a famous climber) for him to decorate his office with. 

Maya with her new toy

Jax and his candy cane bone

We stayed up for a little while looking through my photo album. Then I took a picture frame he got me for the nursery up to the nursery and we sat in the glider for awhile talking. 

The next day we got up (early) to head to Georgetown to celebrate at my parents house. 

family photo

Mom made us breakfast and we ate while we opened our stockings. Then we shared presents and had so much fun :)

We knew something was up because the garage doors were closed, Mom's car was parked outside and Dad's gator and 4 wheeler were parked outside too. well we soon found out why! 

Mom and Dad got us freezers (that we both desperately needed). and a little box that held a piece of paper saying that we were all splitting meat they bought to put in the freezer! we all LOVED IT!!

We hung out there for a little bit with Uncle Steve and Jeffrie. Philip watched his new scuba diving video, Jax got to run on the farm and I maybe fell asleep for just a minute:)

From there we headed to Dana and Kelly's house in Richmond :) Dana had such a good time playing Santa and really outdid himself this year. Especially to Ainsley; she is now set!  We had so much fun snacking and playing:) the boys of course all got toys that they spent the afternoon playing with:)

 

brian put the remote control to Philip's toy GTR hidden in this maze haha

Putting together his toy helicopter from his dad

We stopped at Waffle House and did our Christmas Act of Kindness (thank you Aunt Ellen for donating!). this year was decaf for me:) this is one of my favorite traditions.

From there we went to Auntie Jo's to have dinner and our gift card exchange. As always, Wilhoite family was filled with laughs and good food and wonderful company.

We came home exhausted but very content and happy. We had such a wonderful Christmas and feel so blessed to have such wonderful family that loves us and loves our baby girl so much. Jackson got to go around with us all Christmas day and he was one happy boy when he got home too.

Philip went back to work the day after Christmas and is working 5 in a row to make up for the time he got off before and on Christmas. I was/am pretty sad without him here. Especially since after his overnight shift last night he is having to stay in morehead because the roads are too bad to drive home. I just love it so much when he is home and able to spend time with us. but am also very grateful for his job and the work that he does there.

I hope you all had a very very merry christmas:)