Christmas day was on a Sunday this year, which meant we had to coordinate the morning activities with church. Church starts at 9am but we also needed to be there 20 minutes early so Bubba could help prepare the Sacrament trays. My alarm was set for 6:30am, so thankfully the kids didn't wake us up until 6am. I was very thankful not be up super early. I was still super sick and trying to put on a brave face so the day was as good as possible. (Luke's mom was super sick too, so his parents both ended up staying home from church.)
Once we rolled out of bed we headed to the living room to see what Santa brought everyone.
The kids begged to open one present and they wanted to open the biggest ones first---which were from Grandpa Baer. He made Wiggy a hope chest and the boys each a treasure chest. Grandpa even drove them down himself a few days earlier, which was an added bonus.
After those were opened we agreed to let them open up another present from Luke's parents. They each got a framed photo of their time in Rock Creek this summer.
A family selfie right after Sacrament...
The boys wore their new gray suits and Santa brought them bow ties in their stockings. :)
After we got home from church we changed clothes and settled in to open gifts in the living room.
After opening gifts we got started on Christmas dinner. Wiggy and Grandma took a nap....
We had turkey breast, Tri-tip, homemade stuffing, Swiss corn bake, homemade mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and rolls. For dessert we had a Sweet Surrender chocolate cake, with vanilla ice cream.
A few other photos I received from Christmas Day....
My SIL Lindsay and I got a Christmas corsage and boutineer for my mom and dad to wear to church on Christmas.
I also got a Christmas corsage for my Grandma Baer in Idaho. Her friend Shirley pick it up for me on Christmas Eve and delivered it to her. She called me in the afternoon to say thank you and we talked for a bit. My voice was half there so I felt bad for my grandma who can't hear very well. Nevertheless it was very nice to hear from her and visit a while.
Shirley sent me this photo of her on Christmas morning.
Hard to believe another Christmas Day is over. So much preparation and thought go into it.
This year we tried to prepare for the holiday spiritually by doing the "Light the World" daily challenges. We started this a few days into the month and did about half of them. I really feel like the holidays have just flown completely by me in the past, when I don't do more for other people. Luke like to shop and wrap the gifts and in past years, it just feels like Christmas comes and goes. So I am thankful for this year, to try and be more engaged in why we are celebrating Christmas and the joy that goes into it.
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