Christmas 2008

Posing in front of the Christmas tree.
Decorating Christmas cookies with Daddy.

Mackenzie and Cousin's Kaylee and Ella wearing their matching Snowmen jammies.

Waiting patiently for presents to be handed out at Grandma and Grandpa Buzzard's house.

Snugglin' with Santa.

• This Christmas was by far the most memorable one we have had as a family of 3. Mackenzie understood all about Santa and enjoyed all of the traditions that lead up to Christmas (Holiday Lights at the Columbus Zoo, Decorating the Tree, Making Christmas Cookies, and Visiting Santa at the Mall). More than anything, Mackenzie wanted a bell for Christmas. She came up with this idea after watching the Polar Express movie and it was all that she talked about. If Mackenzie was up to no good, all you had to say was "Santa is watching" and she would run to the nearest window to look for him.
  
• We enjoyed Christmas Eve dinner (Steaks, Shrimp Cocktail, and Baked Potatoes) at Nana and Grandpas along with countless presents under the tree. We hurried home to put out our milk and cookies for Santa and headed off to bed. The next morning we woke up and enjoyed our own Christmas celebration before heading up to Loudonville to see Grandma and Grandpa Buzzard and the rest of the Buzzard Family. There we enjoyed a yummy Christmas Brunch and then ripped into the presents. As always, Mackenzie and cousins Ella and Kaylee enjoyed countless games of Hide and Go Seek and each others company.
• The best gift of all this season was getting to be together as a family and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We thank God for all of the wonderful blessings he has given us.