Friday, December 25, 2009

Christmas Day 2009

Happy Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Resinger's! We did manage to leave with Alannah's new baby (who was briefly named Cheese) and all of her things. New Mommy's are so cautious - I thought we would never make it out the door!





The next morning - sure enough Santa came!!! Erin was a little worried about which list she was on, but luckily on Christmas Eve day we recieved a letter from the North Pole filled with praise for the "Kelly Kids." Everyone breathed a small sigh of relief!
Bryan earns the Pickle Gift two years running!
Erin makes her famous cinnamon rolls for everyone's breakfast.
Santa listened to Bry's request for "overalls like Daddy's"
Even Tiny the guinea pig gets a treat in her stocking!
Calling Gramma with the report
Alannah's new babies are carefully positioned all morning to watch her open gifts.
Bryan is thrilled with actual army gear!
Alannah finishes up with the Wonder Pets - who "save the day" for the rest of the morning.
Shouts ring out - "Its a Wii!!!"
Merry Christmas Everyone from the Kelly's with Love!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Christmas Wish

I sit, wine glass in hand, sipping my favorite Christmas gift so far. (thank you teaching partner!) Family surrounds, crunching popcorn, watching A Christmas Carol. Alannah is already snuggled in with her favorite Christmas present so far - a stuffed cat she named Santa. Erin pushed their beds together so that they can be close to each other at night. She and Bryan share the couch now, him with his feet laying over her hips. They do not always share space so companionably but at moments like these, I am thankful. My babies are healthy, my family is loving, my house is warm and so is my belly :) As we approach Christmas, my heart aches for a few of my families. I wish them the solace of heart they seek.

Merry Christmas One and All!