Holly, jolly and exhausted...

This Christmas has been so much fun. I think I was more excited than Jeremy or Libby. We have been going non-stop it seems for a week now. The first presents were opened on December 23rd and it didn't stop until December 26th...not to mention parties, shopping, visiting with family and everything in between. We have had such a fun-filled and jam-packed week, we are all starting to run out of steam. Libby has had a bad cold for the past few days, so that in addition to all that we have been doing has worn her out.

We were so glad that we were able to spend time with Uncle Martin, Robert, Zoey, Jonathan and Nathan and Uncle Russell and Aunt Callie. Libby has warmed right up to everyone and has had lots of entertainment.

Santa definitely found Libby this year, I had to get rid of a few toys already to make room for the new ones. If only we had a play room, that's what I am asking Santa for next year!
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas - Enjoy the pictures.

Libby the red nosed reindeer

Zoey, Robert, Jonathan & Nathan - an attempt at a family picture on Christmas Eve.

"Mary" and "Joseph" - a reenactment of the Christmas Story...Look how proud Joseph is, Mary looks like she has just taken her post labor pain pills.

What kid doesn't Love Russell and Callie? They are going to be great parents one day!

One of the highlights of Christmas Morning was holding the Elf.

Jeremy with Jonathan & Nathan
These boys are great entertainment and so sweet with Libby.

A picture of my Grandparents and their great grandchildren (a few grand kids had to jump in there to make the picture happen) Also, 3 are not pictured - 11 total.

You can imagine what opening presents was like with this crew.

This little holiday tradition has been going on for as long as I can remember on my Mom's side of the family. This is mostly for you all who are in the family and know what I am talking about - anyone else may just think we are crazy...speaking of, my uncle forgot to bring the explosives this year...dang.

Just wanted to share it with all of you and please, please ignore my American Idol winning voice in the background.

Nate, Libby & Jonathan at Snowy Nights at the Botanical Gardens

Mom and Libby enjoying a little down time.

Jeremy chasing Libby before we got 3 feet from Santa's lap and all she would do is say no and shake her head...maybe next year.

Mimi and Pop being festive.

Libby and Uncle Martin bonding.

Jeremy, Me, Nick, Jenna, Hillary & Russell - having a night out downtown...ha!

I am proud to say that this gift was a huge hit this year and I picked it out myself. It was fun shopping for superheros for a change..meet Batman!