St. Nick still found us in Colorado.

And so did the flu.

Asher puked right before Christmas eve dinner. I was already feeling a bit weird myself so it kinda ruined the night for me. Having Asher in the hospital in April because of the stomach flu really put me on edge, I was worried he would get really sick again. Plus him wanting to walk around constantly and play made it hard to control where he ended up throwing up (which was everywhere). He was better by Christmas day (THANK GOODNESS!) but I felt like poo all day long. (which I think took the edge off being homesick).

Here's Santa putting together the tramp. It's a fold up type so he couldn't get the legs on without it snapping in half so he had to sit on it to control it. He asked for my help and I said, "Not till I get a picture." (the kids love the tramp by the way)

Stockings full with candy and little toys (which the kids loved just as much!)

Jocelyn left a note with the cookies and milk and this is what it said for when she woke up.

Making the kids wait to go look at their stuff.

Jocelyn yelled, "I got what I wanted!!!" That's music to a parents ears.

Another animal for Cecily to love.

Asher got a spiderman scooter. He likes it but a little to small to figure it out. His sisters like it a whole lot too.

After video-chatting with family for awhile, and hearing some really awesome news from a sister in law we went sledding. Well, Chris and Jocelyn did. I had Xena and Cecily playing on the playground. The wind was blowing so hard and with it already 20ish degrees it was FREEZING! We learned with the wind chill factor it's best to stay inside on windy days.
This Christmas was saved by Chris. I was pretty much worthless and couldn't do much. We had agreed a few days before to use the fancy dishes and dress up. He made dinner all by himself and still got dressed up.


We ended the night by eating chocolate peppermint pie and watching A Christmas Story.

I designed this "remember the date" book in hopes to print, bind and decorate it in time to give it as a Christmas gifts to sister in laws and girlfriends but I ran out of time and funds. Download it here if you would like to print it yourself. If you're not sure what a date book is for it's to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and any other important dates you want to remember. Enjoy!

Back to my post, At dinner I asked Jocelyn what her favorite part of the day was. She said opening presents. Cecily said... I think she mumbled something cranky. Chris and I can't remember. Jocelyn asked me what my favorite part was and I told them eating the awesome roasted potatoes Chris made, they were perfect for a sad belly.

What was your favorite part of Christmas?