The Smith Family: Christmas 2008 Update

I know this post is a little behind but I guess it's better late than never. I have been wanting to get some of the Christmas pictures downloaded but there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day anymore. The past few weeks Brady has been staying up to at least 9:00 and sometimes later than that. So by the time I get him to bed and try to get a few things done (clean kitchen & living room, wash a load of clothes or fold clothes, bath, etc., you get the idea) it is way past my bedtime. Oh, and did I mention that this is still after Michael has done his part and helped cook and/or clean up too! It is crazy!!!

Anyway, back to Christmas 2008. Our Christmas festivities started Fri., Dect. 19. We went to my dad's (Gramps) house for the boys' first Christmas presents. They weren't sure about it, but in the pictures below you can see them crawling around on the presents.

Whit and Brady with Gramps

Brady

Whit

Also, you remember how warm it was this Christmas so that is why they are dressed in onezies. I had such cute little Christmas outfits for them but it was just way too HOT for them to wear.

We got home Saturday afternoon. Then on Sunday we headed to Michael's Granny and Grandaddy's house (great grandparents).

Here are the boys enjoying their Christmas lunch with Alex (in picture), Avery, & Ridge.

This picture is so cute. Whit & Brady are climbing on their presents from Avery, Alex, & Ridge.

Monday we put away all their presents from the previous two Christmas stops, but Tuesday we were off to Mama Jane's. The boys were so happy to see her. I could tell that they missed her and she missed them. We had a nice visit with Mama Jane. Her three kids were there, a long with her 93 year old mother.

Then Christmas Eve we went to Michael's parents' house (Grandma & Grandpa). I was so busy video taping this visit that I didn't get many photos, but you can see the boys on their new rocking horses.

And finally Christmas day.

They love their new fish aquarium!

This wagon was given to us last year as a Christmas present from Michael's Aunt Brenda and Uncle Lee. The boys have really enjoyed being pulled around in it outside.

There's nothing better than a quick horse back ride with Cheynne on Christmas morning.

After spending a short time at home Christmas morning, we were on the road again. We had lunch at Michael's Nana's house. We were so busy with opening presents and visiting with family that I didn't get a chance to take any pictures.

From there we headed to Andalusia to have Christmas with my mother (Nana & Papa David) and family. Again, no pictures. Sorry. This really makes me made and sad, but by this time I was just worn out! Overall, I think the boys were great! They enjoyed playing with their new toys and spending time with family.

We finally returned home Friday to get ready for their birthday party the next day. Their first Christmas was busy but we had fun. It was an emotional holiday for us because last year's Christmas I was in the hospital trying not to give birth 10 weeks early. However, two days later they were born - one of the happiest days of my life!

Michael took this picture of Brady hanging on to me while I was trying to wash dishes. I just love that smile! I'll try to post more pictures soon.