Jude's favorite gifts this year:
Pottery Barn "My First Table" from G-dad and Gigi
A CARS pop up tent from Mimi and Grumpa
His Little People Barn w/animals and tractors from Gramma Judy
Remote control JEEP from Great Granny
Jude's LEAST favorite gift this year was ofcourse, clothing. He gladly handed those presents over to mommy to look thru.
If you know me at all, you know I LOVE pictures...capturing moments! I have no doubt my obsession is largely due to the fact that we found so few pictures of my father or family shots after he passed away. With that said, my favorite gift received this Christmas was a new camera!! A Canon Rebel T3i...It's a beauty! I'm fully aware I'm no professional but I am very much looking forward to educating myself with youtube video tutorials and a possible class & most of all, enjoying crystal clear pictures of my 3 handsome boys!
Jon's dad, "Grumpa" Stan, came down December 17th to play "elf" delivering presents and we enjoyed a short visit. He and Melanie knew they would be overwhelmed with Jay & Mary's wedding plans (Wedding was Dec 28) and wouldn't be able to come down for Christmas. Stan brought the camera that he planned to give Melanie for Christmas and took pics of all the grandkids opening presents and some fam shots before wrapping it up so that when she opened it on Christmas day, she could feel like she had been a part of the event! Such a sweet and fun idea!! She loved it...the camera and the pics! :)
We were scared “Gramma” Judy, Jon’s mom, wasn’t going to make it down! Dalhart had a huge snow storm that closed down all roads leading out of town for days! She managed to escape Dec 21 and stayed with us thru Christmas Eve. I love the warmth she brings to our home! Jon had to work some of the week so Judy and I shopped (yay!), wrapped last minute gifts (yay!), baked (yay!) and played with the boys (yay!)! I am truly fortunate to have such a wonderful mother-in-law! She brings warmth to our home and is always such a help to me!
My Papa (dad's father) was in the hospital for a little over 3 weeks before Christmas for several reasons. We have the Box family "Christmas Tree" annually at his and my Grandma's house on Christmas Eve. We were all relieved to hear that Papa would be released in time to be home and plans could come together to continue on with the tradition this year! We enjoyed "mexican pile up" (as usual) and then Grandma Box read the Christmas story and we sang 'Silent Night' before stockings were handed out and presents were exchanged! Papa was thrilled to be home and he seemed in much better health than he has been in a long while. So thankful!! We did however miss Jacqueline and baby Timothy dearly!! Timothy wasn't feeling well (suffering from double Hernia and the winter crud) so Jac opted to be safe and stay home with him. Paul came in their place for a couple hours and we were able to send their gifts home with him. Timothy has since had surgery and is recovering well! We still had a very full house and it was so good seeing everyone that could make it!!
After finishing up with gifts at Papa and Grandma's house we headed west to Marc & mom's house. We got there about midnight, said our hellos and goodnights with hugs and went to bed! After an EARLY breakfast we went to Marc's mother's ranch house for Christmas lunch. Bobbie is always a very generous host with lots to eat and gifts for the boys. We stayed at mom's til' the 27th when we headed back home. I feel a possible 5 pounds heavier but I LOVE my mom's cooking! Worth the poundage...I suppose I'll deal. ;-) I always miss my mom the moment I leave her! She makes every house a home and her, Marc and my step-siblings are amazing with Jude & Joel! I'm so blessed to have them in my life! They make my mom happy & fill a true void in our lives! The boys are SO blessed to have their G-dad, Uncle Kev and Aunt Hannah to love on them so often!! :) GOD IS GOOD!
We do have one more trip to make next week, to Oklahoma. We'll celebrate Christmas as well as my Nana and Poppy's birthdays! We'll aslo see my sister's fam in Oklahoma city and all the cousins will get to play! Looking forward to that!!
I know I'm probably missing tons of details and stories but that's the “after boy’s bedtime” recap and NOW it's way past MY bedtime!! :)
XO,
Brooke
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