Birthday and Christmas Round Up

So I had a great birthday and Christmas. It's always good, but I got super spoiled this year. I woke up on my birthday to our traditional birthday breakfast in bed that consisted of a latte, croissant with cream cheese and blackberry jam, and fresh fruit. Then there was a little purple bag on my side. What do you think? Princess cut 1/2 karat diamond earrings! Total surprise! I love them, and the thought that my husband took to know that I would appreciate a gift like that. (The worst picture, sorry.)



We then got ready and my mil watched the kids so Chris and I could go skiing. I was in need of some one on one lessons. It was so much fun to do something active with dh. It seems we haven't had a chance to do something active since wake boarding in the summer. When we got home we got ready for our annual dinner in a small town above us. I had the prime rib with horseradish whip. It really was sooo good. I felt so loved and it was great.

On Christmas morning the kids woke up to a tree filled with presents. They were so patient opening each present and then playing with it. Then half way through we had a hearty and not so healthy breakfast. YUMMY! We are not drinkers but I thought it was appropriate for Mimosas. Those really are tasty. Then back to presents. I really thought we didn't buy much this year, but it seemed like a lot when it's spread all over the house.

These are the finger puppets I made for DS, but he was more interested in his football and helicopter. Dd loved her Tinkerbell toy we got when we were in Disneyland. I got my dh some tools, which he enjoyed. And for my practical side I got a 4 slice stainless steel toaster. It's so pretty.

And because he loves me, 2 Raiders ticket playing the Chargers this Sunday!!!! I am so excited. I've always wanted to go to a football game. He presented it to me with a Raider's hat, and one for himself. He is so good at thinking everything through. We are meeting some friends early for a tailgate party before the game. This should be fun. I don't like beer, but Root beer and barbecue ribs sound good.

After, we got ready to meet family in the valley, which was fun to see everyone. We stayed for a few hours and set off for home. DH had an early morning. And now what? The house is a mess with new toys and we'll be in our pj's all day. There's an aroma of my new apple pie candle. It smells great. We are watching lots of kids TV in between playing because it's freezing and windy out today. It was so cold it snowed for 10 minutes. Winter has arrived at our house! It's a great lazy day! The best part of the holiday's are the traditions we teach our kids and why we celebrate Christmas.