An Aberdeen Christmas

  Sigh, another Christmas Day has come and gone.  It goes almost as fast as when I was a kid but not quite.  I’m sure the kids thought it went fast though.  Its always kind of a bummer (whether you are a kid or not) when Christmas is over because what is the next thing we have to look forward to (besides our vacay in February! Yay!)?  Valentine’s Day?  I think not!  I’m talking about about SUMMER people!  Only 5 more months! 6 if we’re unlucky!

Anyway, back to today.  Kids got up around 6:15 (not an unusual time, I might add) and we tromped down the stairs to see what Santa had left.  And then it was present time.  Avos was an old pro this year!

This was one of Dylan’s favorite gifts – from Uncle Tommy.

He also really liked this one from Uncle Jon and Aunt Renae.  He said, “Ooooooh I like this one!”

Avery got a couple of new babies and put Grandpa in charge of freeing them from their boxes.  She even screamed at him when he didn’t do it fast enough.  Just a loud shriek to let him know she meant business! Controlled chaos… Taco Jon always has to have some sort of pose!  

Here I am opening a special gift from my mom.

My Grandma’s prized Schlitz earrings!  I see these babies making A LOT of appearances this summer!  Oh yeah!  Hopefully by then Avery has gotten over the urge to try and yank on them.  My ears!  

Renae helping Daniel with something…probably one of the toys with endless unnecessary toy restraints.  I think twisty ties are enough of a theft deterrent.  Adding screws to the mix….not cool.  ??

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Avery spent a lot of the day with this face on: (not feeling well and lack of sleep)

My favorite gift – a new Lululemon hoodie!

My niece Natalie lookin’ stylin’ in one of my old hair bows.  Glad it could live on! (Lord knows Avery won’t be wearing it!  

Another day of dueling cameras!

Fascinating, indeed.

Tommy did not expect anyone would really get him this shirt when he put it on his unofficial list.

Do you think she can do it??? Our gift to Natalie – a super sweet guitar.  Jon told us we were evil and Dylan heard him.  Dylan then gave him a mean glare and said, “I’m mad at you!”  Awesome!

As usual, Jon thinks he has the last gift of the year.  And as usual, our Mom pulls out an extra gift for herself that she has accidently “forgot” about and steals Jon’s title.  

The boys have really been playing together nicely this time.  

Avos marched to the beat of her own drum. And had a good time of it too! T

he kids minus Avery (duh) went outside for a little while too.  Everyone got good exercise, so that’s good.  

And then they watched Beauty and the Beast before bed.

Minus Avos.  

Well, that’s a wrap on Christmas 2010 Aberdeen style!  We’re off to watch Get Him to the Greek!!

Merry Christmas!