Christmas Day

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Christmas Day!!! The kids actually slept in until about 8 (this is definitely a first!)  As soon as they had seen what Santa had brought them and just as we were sitting down to open the gifts from under the tree, Nate's phone rang.  Nate was on call so we knew that that could only mean that he was being called out.  It was a bummer and the kids were sad that Dad wouldn't be there to watch them open their gifts (I got video and plenty of pictures for him:)  We saved Nate's and my presents until we could open them up together.  After we opened up all the presents we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Graff's to open more at their house.  We played with the cousins and ate the traditional Christmas breakfast.  We stayed and waited until Nate could call us and let us know how long he would be.   A few hours later(just after twelve) we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Abbott's to meet Nate and to have our traditional Christmas breakfast/brunch with them.  Nate's family does Christmas crackers that you pop open before we eat to reveal a little gift and a crown to wear throughout breakfast.  The kids love "popping" open their crackers to see what they get and to put on their crowns!  I of course had left my camera in the van and so once again, no pictures :(  After staying for a couple of hours we decided to go home to open the rest of our gifts.  We were all spoiled this year and are very thankful that we could celebrate with family around! Can't wait 'til next year!!  

Decorations came down on the 26th.  I am one of those that loves to put it up a little early but when the holiday has come and gone then so do the decorations.  Now back to reality and a week of no school!! and to a whole New Year ahead of us!!!  Happy Holidays to all of you!!