It is sad that Christmas came and went so fast. We had a wonderful day and are now loving the calm lazy days that follow. Our biggest and best gift was having the basement project complete! Ryan also got a new plasma with a bigger cable t.v. package so he no longer will have to miss a Jazz game. Mandi got new leather couches for upstairs since the sectional got moved downstairs.Ethan decided he needed to be extra good to ensure that he got his scooter from Santa so the day before Christmas Eve, he was bossing Stockton around and they magically got their room cleaned together without me knowing or helping out. Even though the scooter that Santa brought was not the one Ethan had in mind - he has decided it is pretty awesome. Ethan also got a V-motion game system with games to share with Stock. Stockton was excited (Ethan too) about his train set. The boys have been entertained for hours! He also now has his very own twist and go car so Ethan no longer has
to share his.
We enjoyed continuing family traditions - Smith family Christmas Eve
where the white elephants get crazier, the yummy potluck of food, fun games, visit from SANTA, and the unforgetable box game (which Adam won this year)! And the kids get to wear their new pjs.
The Bartholomew family Christmas day lunch was delicious as always with Dad's specialty potatoes, and the prized Honey Baked Ham shipped from Alabama (Thanks to the guys at Homeland Vinyl). It seemed that gift giving never ended since we were all spoiled. Dad got emotional - thanks to Landon.
The day ended with a short visit back with Ryan's parents. The kids got more toys and we are now set for camping with our new camp chef and cooler. The rain that was coming down when we got there quickly changed to snow. Sitting inside the house looking out made is seem like we were in a snow globe with the snow swirling all around. It was a magical way to end a special day!
And this is what we woke up to the next morning. The biggest snow storm in years! Thanks to our great neighbors who helped get the snow cleared from the driveway!!!
