Thursday, December 25, 2008

Joyful Day!












I set the alarm clock in Bry's room and told him and Erin that they were not to get up before 6:00!! Little did I know that Alannah would be awake and in bed with us around 3:00 am. By 5:30, we were beyond ready to get up and be relieved of face kicking! We opened stockings and by 6:00 we were preparing french toast and calling Grampa and Gramma Kelly.

Bry found the pickle ornament this year so he received the extra "pickle gift" from Santa. He spent several hours putting together his shark attack lego set. Alannah played most of the day with her two new balls while Erin sorted and examined two new American Girls and and their wardrobe full of outfits. I took pics with my new camera! :) Daddy finally has new books to read.

We had a relaxing day with family and fun. We hope the same for all of our loved ones!

"Twas the Night Before Christmas...



We went to Grandma and Grandpa Resinger's for Christmas Eve. Grandma had to work, so we couldn't wait for her to get home! There she is!!


Belly Full!
We ate dinner and then opened our presents.




Then we had to get home, spread Reindeer food, lay out Santa's cookies and get my babies on their way to dancing sugar plums!













Saturday, December 13, 2008

'Twas two weeks before Christmas...

The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care...


One tree for outside...



One tree for inside...



One "Big Girl Bed" so that everyone can run downstairs to greet Santa!


Kelly Family, "What is your favorite part of preparing for Christmas?"
Bryan - decorating the tree
Erin - getting Christmas cards
Daddy - helping the kids make Mommy's present
Mommy - looking at all the ornaments, remembering years past
Alannah- have the "pretty tree" in the house