Where to begin?
Thank you for all the warm holiday wishes, we had a nice one. Christmas this year was very low key, which is how I like it. We went to the in-laws on Saturday night and my family visited Christmas Eve. On Christmas day we didn't even leave the house, nor get out of our pajamas. I cooked a nice meal, we ate like pigs and lounged around like sloths. Bliss. I didn't even freak out about my house being a total pig sty, which it still is. I did manage to clean up a bit yesterday, but after nap time the toys were pulled back out and chaos resumed. That's okay for now.
The kids loved their toys. Santa did a great job this year. I don't think Lily has taken her red cowgirl boots off her feet yet. Matt and I keep fighting over the Leapster. Who know you could get so addicted to a kids toy? Alex and Matt have gotten all the 'weird monsters' with their light sabers. They're finding them all over the place - under the stairs, under the kitchen cabinets, in my bathroom, but Alex swears that there are no weird monsters in his closet, no way! And Ava, she was quite happy with the wrapping paper. I don't even know why Santa worried if she'd like her gifts.
I was most impressed with the gifts that Lily bought/made for the family this year. Her school had a little Santa shop where the kids could buy gifts. She bought mine. It was a doll. I told her that she could keep it in her room, but she really wanted me to have it. She made Matt and Alex gifts. Head gear was the theme. She made Matt a paper visor and a crown, because he's the King. Alex got a one of a kind Lily creation. He loved it.
I have lots to share, but I'm still in sloth mode.
*smile*
Posted by: denice | December 27, 2006 at 07:38 PM
that last pic is hysterical...you really need to get into scrapping....glad your holiday was good
Posted by: greta | December 27, 2006 at 09:08 PM
i am in sloth mode too! glad you had a great christmas!
Posted by: erin | December 27, 2006 at 09:27 PM
sloth mode rules! very into low-key Christmases, too, glad yours was nice. i tried to clean up a little today - the toys are slowly finding homes on shelves, etc. slowly.
Posted by: kirsten | December 27, 2006 at 09:48 PM
OOH! I want Lily's boots! So cool... Glad you had a lovely holiday. Sounds like bliss.
Posted by: stacy | December 27, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Sounds perfect!
Posted by: Kristy | December 28, 2006 at 04:36 AM
yay for sloths with stretchy pants. we are ruling the world right now.
Posted by: capello | December 28, 2006 at 08:52 AM
OMG, Beki! I love the hat. It's everything I thought it would be and more.
Posted by: Renee | December 28, 2006 at 10:05 AM
sloth mode sounds about right. what a wonderful day you had! tell lily i love her creations! just as creative as mama!
Posted by: heidi | December 28, 2006 at 10:22 AM
I'm a firm believer in post-Christmas slothness. Firm. Still in my jammies Day 4.
Posted by: Mary Ann | December 28, 2006 at 11:06 AM
Sounds like you had a fantasticly relaxing time this holiday seaon, hope you enjoyed every minute of it! Beautiful pressies!
~cheers~
Angie
Posted by: norththreads | December 28, 2006 at 04:17 PM
Love Alex's hat! What a hoot!
Sounds like you had a very relaxing holiday. Good for you.
(Oh, after bragging how Sawyer sleeps all night, he was up twice last night! I jinxed myself!)
Posted by: lera | December 28, 2006 at 08:19 PM
Sounds fun! My house has been such a disaster, too! I didn't realize what the sudden influx of stuff with no place to go would do to the house. Add wrapping paper and being too stuffed to move, and you have a recipe for disaster... although I did finally get to cleaning up a bit today! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Bee | December 28, 2006 at 08:48 PM
It sounds like everyone at your house had a lovely time! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Gina | December 28, 2006 at 09:10 PM
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday, and it sure looks like you did!!
Posted by: Karyn | December 29, 2006 at 05:51 AM
It sounds like the perfect Christmas day! And the children all seem pleased which is an extra bonus.
Posted by: Cathy | December 29, 2006 at 08:24 AM
Great lazy days - just perfect for the holidays, esp. with the little ones.
LOVE the red cowboy boots. If I could be as cute as Lily, I'd want a pair, too!
The photo of Alex in his hat is just priceless!
Posted by: Debhogan | December 29, 2006 at 09:25 AM
so glad you enjoyed yourself. Kind of glad it's over too. :) Happy 2007 Beki!
Posted by: deb | December 29, 2006 at 12:55 PM
Photos are priceless!
Posted by: Linda L | December 30, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Looks like a lovely holiday! I am so glad. :)
Posted by: Kelli | December 30, 2006 at 01:19 PM
They all look thrilled with their presents (especially Alex :))!
Posted by: Mirre | December 30, 2006 at 04:47 PM
LOVE the photo's Beki!! Wishing you & your family a happy 2007!!
Posted by: Catrina | December 30, 2006 at 04:55 PM
Well Yeeeehaa, Miz Lily! I love those boots! Ava is adorable as usual & Alex that hat is so cool! What a great big sister! Glad that you had a fabulous Christmas.
Posted by: MéLisa | December 31, 2006 at 07:50 AM
happy new year
Posted by: aynur bicer | January 01, 2007 at 08:08 AM