Merry Christmas 2008!

Our family tradition for Christmas Day is that I get to see if Santa came and then the girls get to come downstairs. The girls were so excited, even the night before you could hear the excitement in their voice. Thats probably the best part of the holiday for me!

Wow, I guess those Santa Claus payments I made, really paid off. Allison got a laptop and a new cell phone, while Lauren got a new flat screen television and an IPOD. WOW! I guess Santa has my girls on the 'nice' list!

They tore into the presents under the tree. Clothes, clothes, gift cards, jackets, Webkinz, the list goes on. I think all in all they had a great day!

I think this year my mom get the kudos for the presents. My kids do always, but this year my mom kind of hit it. I got 2 magazine subscriptions that I wanted, a gift card for clothes, and a GPS for the car. The magazine subscriptions really meant more than anything. I didn't tell anyone else I wanted them, but I end up getting them at the store every month and read them cover to cover. My kids got me an Archivers gift card, stuff from Bath & Body Works and a Lowe's gift card. All that was on my list. Yeah! I got a Wii Fit from Chris and a fireplace set (which I needed). I also got a cargo bag for the top of the car for when we travel. Not sure when the next trip will be but I guess we will have more than enough room.

I told the girls that next year, we are going to do the picture Christmas list. I'm already working on mine! Hope everyone has a great Christmas holiday!