Christmas 2007

We started off our Christmas celebration at the McCoy's in McConnells, SC. We went there for supper on Sunday night the 23rd. The best stuffing ever! We had a great time with family. Aunt Bonnie and Chelsea were able to make it in from Laguna Beach, CA. They had a few delays.

The morning of the 24th, I got Carpenter and Sadie up and put them in the front den watching cartoons. I thought Jon was going to watch the kids, he thought I was watching kids. I wake up the find the whole front den covered with wrapping paper. Carpenter and Sadie unwrapped every present under the tree! I am kicking myself for not taking a picture. But at the time, I was floored because we had a busy schedule in front of us and I had to rewarap everything. So if you need help unwrapping stuff give Carpenter and Sadie a call!

Next we went to the Long's for lunch on the 24th. We ate,opened presents, and had a wonderful time with family. Wonderful lunch Gran! By this time, Sadie was already worn out by the Christmas festivities. That is why you see her with her pacy in her mouth for alot of the pictures. I hate giving it to her for other than her nap but she was just not her cheery self. Carpenter and Sadie loved the karaoke machine Marley got from Gran and Pop-Pop. It was fun to see everyone sing together. I went to the Vesper service at church. It is my favorite service of the year. Everyone coming together to celebrate Christ's birth! We got in around 8pm and I got the kids dressed and ready for bed!

On Christmas morning, we saw what Santa brought the kids, opened gifts, and thanked the Lord for Jesus' birth. Gran and Pop-Pop stopped by to see the loot. Marley loved her scooter and American girl doll. Marley ran Jon over with the scooter. Carpenter and Sadie loved their Power Wheels. Carpenter ran me over in his Power Wheels. Sadie is scared to push the pedal, so she goes no where but honks the horn. Carpenter giggles when he runs into stuff. Rowan loved Chicken dance Elmo. I have a cute video of him cooing and smiling at Elmo but I can't get it off the camera for some reason.

Next, we were at Meme and Papa Owens house by 9:45 to eat breakfast and celebrate Christmas with them. Taylor gave everyone a Clemson Christmas except Jon. Rowan, Marley, and I got shirts. Marley's shirt says, "I pull for two teams, Clemson and who ever beats Carolina." The Long's are not going to like that one. And Carpenter and Sadie got Clemson orange overalls. We had a wonderful breakfast! Thanks mom! And the kids got to ride their toys before we left.

Next stop, Mema's in Landrum. We had a wonderful lunch! Great job Mema! Marley got to ride her scooter some more! The kids loved playing with their cousins. I love Landrum. By this time we were all worn out and stuffed!

Marley's favorite gifts: Scooter and American girl doll. And everything else!

Carpenter's favorite gifts: Power Wheels and everything Elmo. And the karaoke machine that is not his.

Sadie's favorite toy: She got alot of shoes, she loves her turquoise Crocs, and in her baby and stroller.

Rowan's favorite toys: Chicken dance Elmo

Here is a picture of one of my favorite gifts: My mom got a student at Byrnes to draw a picture of all of the kids. I absolutely love it! I can't wait to get it framed!



Another favorite present of mine, Jon got me a day at the spa. 5 hours by myself! You read that right 5 HOURS BY MYSELF. I don't know what to do with myself. I have never had a massage or anything. I have always wanted one. I never give Jon any hints about what he should get me. Because I want him to come up with something on his own. I am not sure when I am going to go because I am breastfeeding. I am just going to have to pump! Jon said he would watch the kids, so Gran watch out he will probably call for help! I am going to have to get him something big next year. I got him a bunch of books on D.L. Moody. And he bought himself a laptop.