Christmas Pandemonium~

 Now that ive had a day to sleep (and trust me, i slept almost the whole day yesterday), i can catch up on here with photos and tales of Christmas!  On Christmas Eve we went to Justin's mom, Kristi and Step dad Ken's house (aka Grandma and Grandpa Bear).  They live across the meadow from us, so we just walk up there with goodies in tow.

 We enjoyed Kristi's traditional cheese soup (which is awesome), as well as some grilled shrimp and scallops, wine, beer and fudge.

 Jordyn helped Grandma put the finishing touches on her little tree, and then she wandered over to the polar express train to watch it do laps while the engine smoked.

 We exchanged presents...and of course, Jordyn scored!  She received all kinds of cool things, including this beautiful sleeping bag with her name embroidered on it.  The whole thing rolls up into its own attached carrying case and pillow.  I think daddy is a little big for it though!

 

We chatted with Uncle Damian online, he recently moved to West Virginia and couldnt be with us, but he was able to watch Jordyn open her presents from him via the internet, and that was cool!

 It was a lovely evening, but it was getting late, so we headed home (all the way across the snowy yard and thru these gorgeous luminaries Aunt LeAnn set out for us), to make final preparations for Santa. 

 After Daddy read the Night Before Christmas, we set out cookies, beer and egg nog for Santa and then it was off to dreamland!

 She slept in her new sleeping bag on the floor next to our bed, but must have climbed in with us at some point, because at about 8:30am, she woke me to say..."i wonder if Santa came?" 

 Well, came he did, and look at what he brought her.....She got a new princess scooter, complete with purse and tassels...Snowboard Barbie, the new Rapunzel doll and also Flynn Rider (the boy character from the Rapunzel movie).  I guess she was on the "nice" list after all :) 

 She received many fabulous gifts from family and friends...a barbie carriage, some movies, loving family little people, games, puzzles, clothes, books, jewelry, slippers, and many other items that are strewn throughout the house!

 And when the dust cleared from the unwrapping, she realized there was a stocking to tear into!!!  Hurray for stockings! :)  It was filled with all kinds of treats and goodies,  but one of her favorite items in the stocking was the beef jerky!  That kid LOVES beef jerky!

 

The quilt was a big hit, and im glad...especially since i stayed up all night on Christmas Eve to finish it, along with a quilt for Grandma Pat!  Here she is modeling the new gem...

 and here it is draped on our queen sized bed to show scale (its actually a large twin size quilt)...

 and one more shot of the label...

 After we ate breakfast, we headed off to Justin's Dad, Frank and Step mom Pat's house.  They live in the mountains about 25 minutes from us, so the drive is quick and easy.  Thankfully the weather was nice, so we had a beautiful drive through the woods.  The entire family made it there, so it was nice to see everyone...its been a while since we were all together, so we had a great time.  We played the vicious grab bag game, and ended up with some good, bad and ugly gifts :)  Lots of laughter was shared, good food, and lots of fun.

 We arrived at home around 10:30 pm and we were fast asleep on the couch by 11! Here is a photo of the quilt i made for Grandma Pat...it didnt photograph well, and its hard to see the details, but you get the idea :)

 

And finally, anyone with kids will recognize this scene...a fun shot of our living room the day after Christmas...toys, cardboard, plastic, paper and wire twisties everywhere!!! 

I hope you all had a wonderful, safe, joyous Christmas filled with love and laughter!!!