Christmas is over, but we had a great time. All of my family was in town and we spent a lot of time at mom's house. All 4 of the grandchildren were there, along with the six parents, my Mom, Aunts and Uncles from both sides of my family and also my grandparents. Things got a little crazy sometimes, as it always does, but I am glad we were able to spend so much time together.
13 Stockings Hung by the Chimney with Care
Brian, Jackson, Aaron and Brycen
This year both the boys really "got" Christmas, both the Santa Clause side and the celebration of the birth of our Savior. All month the boys would randomly begin singing "Happy Birthday to Jesus", which was unprompted from us and we don't know where they learned it, but it was cute nonetheless. We were very lucky to have Santa Clause stop and visit on Christmas Eve and we got some cute pictures of all the boys with Santa. Too bad Uncle Marc wasn't able to see that ;)
Aaron and Brian with Santa
Christmas Day was the normal hectic busy enjoyable day. Santa brought Aaron a camera and he loves taking pictures then promptly deleting them. We have yet to get any pictures saved, they get deleted immediately. Santa brought Brian an easel which might look familiar to the Huff family. They "used to" have one just like it! Paul and I framed some art we purchased on our cruise last January and that was our big present to each other. My mom and siblings gave us games. One card game and a Wii, Wii Fit, and Wii Tony Hawk. We all love it and have been playing everyday!
Christmas dinner at Mom's house consisted of Mom, her sister Aunt Lou, Grandma and Grandpa Fuller, my Dad's sister Aunt Nancy and husband Uncle Tom and cousin Lindsay, then of course the 3 Fuller kids with spouses and children. It was a full table and lots of fun! Grandma and Grandpa Fuller (92 and 93 respectively) stayed with Mom for 2 days and we really enjoyed the time we were able to spend with them. The following Monday we drove down to Kemah and played with Nancy, Tom, Lindsay, Marc, Kayleen, Jackson and Grandma and Grandpa Fuller. We are so glad we took the opportunity to spend time with them.
Christmas Dinner
Marcia with Brycen
Marc and Aunt Nancy with Aaron, Jackson, and Brian
Lindsay, Marc, Jackson and Kayleen on the Kemah Boardwalk Train
On the Kemah Boardwalk
Gandma and Grandpa flew home to California right after lunch in Kemah, got home safely, but had some medical complications and didn't survive the night. It seems very sudden. But, as much as we will miss her, we are glad her last days were spent with her family. We saw how happy she was just being with us. I know that she is now surrounded by other loved ones who have already passed on, including my father. I can only imagine how joyous of a reunion that was! The funeral service is on Monday and I will fly out while Paul stays home with the boys. I am very grateful for the knowledge I have of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace it gives me.
Aunt Nancy and Grandma
On another note, Brian probably has Streep Throat. He started feeling feverish on the 30th, and it just progressively got worse. On New Years Day we took him to Katy Urgent Care clinic for some antibiotics. I hate having my baby be sick and I really hope he feels better soon. We spent New Years Eve taking turns cuddling with him and trying to help him sleep. Not the best way to ring in the new year, but we do what we have to!
As for New Years Resolutions, we have lots. We are very resolute. Let's just say that we really hope this year brings us lots of joy. We are grateful for all our family and friends and hope we can spend time with them all in 2009.
Aaron and Brian with Santa
Christmas dinner at Mom's house consisted of Mom, her sister Aunt Lou, Grandma and Grandpa Fuller, my Dad's sister Aunt Nancy and husband Uncle Tom and cousin Lindsay, then of course the 3 Fuller kids with spouses and children. It was a full table and lots of fun! Grandma and Grandpa Fuller (92 and 93 respectively) stayed with Mom for 2 days and we really enjoyed the time we were able to spend with them. The following Monday we drove down to Kemah and played with Nancy, Tom, Lindsay, Marc, Kayleen, Jackson and Grandma and Grandpa Fuller. We are so glad we took the opportunity to spend time with them.
Christmas Dinner
Marcia with Brycen
Marc and Aunt Nancy with Aaron, Jackson, and Brian
Lindsay, Marc, Jackson and Kayleen on the Kemah Boardwalk Train
On the Kemah Boardwalk
Gandma and Grandpa flew home to California right after lunch in Kemah, got home safely, but had some medical complications and didn't survive the night. It seems very sudden. But, as much as we will miss her, we are glad her last days were spent with her family. We saw how happy she was just being with us. I know that she is now surrounded by other loved ones who have already passed on, including my father. I can only imagine how joyous of a reunion that was! The funeral service is on Monday and I will fly out while Paul stays home with the boys. I am very grateful for the knowledge I have of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace it gives me.
Aunt Nancy and GrandmaAs for New Years Resolutions, we have lots. We are very resolute. Let's just say that we really hope this year brings us lots of joy. We are grateful for all our family and friends and hope we can spend time with them all in 2009.
1 comment:
seems like you all had a great time visiting so much with your family! sorry about your grandma, but wow, she got to spend those last moments whith those she loves most. I doubt many go out that way.
Happy New Year!
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