I always put off this post. I hate the 'Christmas Recap' post. because it means Christmas is over for another year. all the excitement and anticipation- gone. I am officially in my post christmas depression. referred to as PCD in this house. Philip has been asking me every day to write our Christmas blog. So i finally am accepting that it's over, and it's time.
ok, just kidding (sort of) All sadness aside, we had an amazing Christmas. Our first Christmas was Budde Christmas at Aunt Ellen's. Philip got to make it for a few hours in the morning then had to get to bed because he worked that night. As usual, Aunt Ellen spoiled us all rotten. Especially little Ainsley. We always have such a good time at her house, eating, laughing, opening presents, eating, laughing, (this year) watched UK game, eating, and more laughing:) it was such a fun time. I, somehow, did not take a single picture. The ones I have are from Grandma. Ainsley was not feeling well that day so my thoughts were on her instead of pics:/
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| meeting uncle steve! |
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| aunt ellen's boys sniffing out ainsley's baby doll from GG |
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| new robes from Aunt Teri! |
Ainsley and I got to go to Aunt Annie's Christmas Eve brunch this year! it is my favorite meal of the year. I look forward to it so much. and ainsley got to enjoy the yummy food too this time! well, some of it:) Emma and Ainsley wore matching dresses that Mom and Aunt Annie made for them.
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| a tea party- Emma's favorite |
That evening Philip's Dad, Kelly and Brian came over to our house! We had such a nice Christmas with them and Ainsley loved having everyone to her house:) Ainsley didnt quite grasp the 'open presents' concept, but she loved the boxes and bags haha:) we all got wonderful gifts and then the boys played with their new toys while us girls hung out and watched.
That night we had our family Christmas. We always do it on Christmas Eve because Christmas Day is usually pretty hectic for us.
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| can't forget the fur babies! |
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| stockings first! |
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| not sure about this Aunt Melody! |
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| thanks for the earrings hubs! |
That morning we woke up and headed over to Philip's mom's house. She made us a delicious breakfast, that Ainsley also got to enjoy:) Ainsley got spoiled and Joy promised to 'do better next year' haha:) We had such a nice morning and after we left, Joy packed up to head to MI the next day!
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'my other car seat is in a Porsche'
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| Doctor and Nurse books! |
From there we headed to Georgetown for the rest of the day. Jackson got to come with us which was the best Christmas present he could have gotten :) It was different not being at my parents bright and early Christmas morning, but it all worked out so well. Our christmas with my parents was so wonderful. Mom made appetizers and we all grazed and opened presents and Ainsley played with Nana and Pop and her new toys:) Jax got to four wheel:)
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| playing with Pop's new drill |
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| mom opening her coveted hammock swing! |
That evening we went to Auntie Jo's for dinner and white elephant/Dirty Santa present exchange. Emily came to participate. Bringing in a non-family member is always dangerous because they get picked on. One of the gifts was chosen just for Emily and it was so hilarious!
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| telling the "channel L" story |
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| emily's kindergarten pic. in the fridge. |
Ainsley slept all over 40 minutes on Christmas Day. those 40 minutes were in the car from one place to the next. She could not miss one little thing. So much like her momma;) She was so happy though and didn't even fall asleep on the car ride home:) So glad she loved her first Christmas!
So we had such a great Christmas. God has blessed us in so many ways. with amazing family, a perfect daughter (to us!), and time to just reflect on the gift that Jesus was/is to our world.
While it is bittersweet that Ainsley's first Christmas has come and gone, we couldn't have asked for a better one for her. We already looking forward to next year's Christmas with her:)
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas as well, and got to spend lots of time with family loving on each other like we did.
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