Christmas 2010

This year, we tried out a new Christmas tradition....a Christmas Eve dinner and gift exchange with my family.  In years past, we have tried to be 3 places in one day, which required a very early morning of getting up before the kids to get ready/pack, and going about the day in a whirlwind pace. We enjoyed exchanging presents a little early, feasting on  steak, shrimp and salad, and getting extra time with our families to celebrate.  (Warning: picture and video overload ahead....be sure to pause my playlist to the right before viewing videos).

Christmas Eve:

We left out treats for Santa and his reindeer, and got the kids all snug in their beds.  Then it was time to finish wrapping presents and make breakfast for the morning.....oh and manage to squeeze in a few hours of sleep!

Christmas Morning:

We woke up to the sweet sounds of Mackenzie saying "Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, and Happy Holidays!" She snuggled with us in bed until we heard Caleb on the monitor and then we headed down for presents, followed by breakfast casserole.

 

  Christmas Day:                                                                                                                                           

Then we loaded up and hit the road to see the Buzzard clan.  It was so fun to see the little ones excitement as they unwrapped their presents together.  After a wonderful gift exchange, the Buzzard boys took the girls (Ella, Kaylee and Mackenzie) out to sled and ride on the snow mobiles.  They spent a good hour outside playing and enjoying the snow.  The Buzzard's have the perfect hill for sledding and I know it was the highlight of Mackenzie's Christmas. 

After sledding, snow mobliling, lots of playtime, Grandpa Buzzard  made his famous beef tenderloin, and Grandma served up our favorite sides of cheesy potatoes, noodles, and fruit salad. After full bellies, and lots of playtime with the kids, we loaded up and headed home...with two kids who slept the majority of the way home! It was the perfect ending to a perfect Christmas weekend.