Christmas 2008

Christmas morning started with a nice cup of coffee and watching Kayden open his presents from Santa Claus. He got a basketball hoop, a racecar set, a chair for his room, and a bunch of other small things.

Then we made the normal Christmas morning quiche. Usually it's already made, but we were super busy this year, so I made it in the morning. Nick and I put Kayden down for a nap and opened our presents to each other. I got my purse I have been wanting forever, its giraffe material with red lining. Super cute! A couple of pairs of furry boots, jammies, jewelry, perfume, clothes. Just a bunch of nice stuff. I got Nick cologne, clothes, work pants, running shoes, the perfect push up and pull up things, boxers, jammies. We were very spoiled.

Then it was off to pick up Ambria from her dad's house and then to Grandma and Grandpas where we opened more gifts, and ate a late lunch early dinner. Kayden got a little mini bike and Ambria got a blow up princess sleeping bag. We hung out with my family for a few hours and then headed home in time for the rest of the kids to come over. We didn't get to see them until 8:00 at night, and both Nick and I haven't felt good so we were pretty worn out. We still opened all of their presents with them, and they were so excited to see what they got.

Ok, so some of the coolest things the kids got were: Kolya got a telescope from Nicks parents which he cannot wait to open, a woodburning kit, legos, electronic monopoly, car models, 2 DS games, a star wars movie and so much more. Nakoa got an acoustic guitar, TAGG reading system from Nick's parents, a metal detector, trouble, legos, 2 DS games and a bunch more. Ke'alohi got a photo printer from Nick's parents, speed skates, a bunch of crafts, a purse full of makeup and perfume, hot rollers, a bathrobe, slippers, so much fun stuff! Ambria got TAGG, an easy bake oven, a tinkerbell costume, hungry hungry hippo, a purse, some crafts, some games. Kayden got a buggy from Nick's parents that is a car he can be pushed around in, a mini 4 wheeler that is electric, that he loves (below), a bunch of toys.....they all got lots of nice things.

I would say everyone had a wonderful Christmas, but we sure did miss having Nick's parents and family around. We will have to find a way to be together at Christmas. Family is what makes Christmas so special, and I can't help but feel like half of us was missing.

I hope everyone else had a great Christmas!