It was a good day--really it just flew by. It's nice to have Christmas on sunday because it's appropriate, but it's sure different to have to run to church in the middle of all the festivities.
Sandy woke up at 1AM so sad and sick. Max of course got waked up by this--he usually doesn't but he must've just been sleeping so light. Anyway, Max was told that he had to take a bath before we could go out to the Christmas room, and so there he was when Kris went to fix the baby, in the bathroom, getting ready to start a bath. Wishful thinking!
After that everybody went back to sleep, thank goodness, and Max woke up when his alarm went off at about seven.
Once we got everybody clean, sparkling and at least half dressed for church it was time for the fun to begin.
Sandy was able to stay awake for about a half hour before he had to go back for a morning nap. The poor guy just didn't feel well at all. It prettymuch broke my heart because he's so much fun when he feels like himself. I was looking forward to him having a fun day. Oh well.
Here's Max lying on a pillow Kathy made him among the Christmas spoils.
And Sultan of course, always likes to be in the middle of everything. He thought that the quilt there covering Sandy's rocking horse present was really there for him to make himself comfy on.
After we had some fun opening presents we rushed off to church--it was tough, nobody really wanted to take a break to get ready, so we were very much almost slightly late.
Aren't the boys matching sweaters cute? It took me a while to find matching sweaters in a boys 8 and an 18 months! But I think they just look adorable.
Church was nice.
Afterwards we ate a yummy lunch of leftovers and Sandy was in serious need of a nap. He wasn't too happy when I tried to take brother photos. But they're cute anyway.
Awwww.
After that we got to open more presents, and talk and video chat with family. It was fun. Really fun and pleasant.
Here's Sand amid the riches and spoils, after one of his many naps.
For dinner, Kathy's best friend Dixie and her husband just happened to be driving through on their way to AZ. So of course we had to have them come over. Kathy made a delicious dinner and we all got to eat, enjoy, and hang out for the rest of the night. I wanted to to get a picture of John & Dixie, but I guess the day just got away from me.
So there you go, such a lovely day. It was so fun to have Kathy here. Thanks to all our family for your love and gifts and support. We wish we could've been with you all!
Christmas just zooms by so fast, doesn't it?
2 comments:
Too fast. Just too fast. And I hit a wall before the day even came. I wish I'd been at least a little sick - and excuse for suddenly grinding to a sad halt. I love the pictures of the boys together, even though Sandy wasn't himself. They are still full of character and lovely to look at. Kathy looks so happy. I am so glad that you sent these shots to share. I'll put up mine maybe in a couple of days. I'm hashed now and have some logistical junk to run down. Eventually, I'll lose this chocolate weight and get the ducks swimming and then catch up on history. I love the feeling in the shots. You do very well, storytelling with light. And I love you.
Hey thanks for sharing your Christmas Day. And thanks for the books. I read a little poetry and immediately felt more deep. I think I want a pillow with electric guitars on it.
Wish we could give Sandy a hug. Hope he is feeling better
Love to all
Dad
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