Christmas 2007

We had a very hectic Christmas this year. Michael has been going out of town quite a bit for work so that left me with way more on my plate than I anticipated. Unfortunately with our busy schedules of work, school, Hailey's dance recital and Christmas shopping we were not able to decorate outside. Several neighbors were disappointed as others I'm sure were happy so they would have a chance to win. We shall get them next year. :oP However Hailey and I were able to decorate our Christmas tree (a week before Christmas mind you) while Michael was out of town for work. The girls also helped me finish Christmas shopping with some help from my Mom. We celebrated 5 days of Christmas so we could fit in all of our families. The first day started on the 22nd with Michael's Mom and Step-Dad. Of course the girls made out like bandits. Santa brought Hailey a My Little Pony castle along with several ponies, Dora flash cards, Rockies & a play set for her babies. Santa brought Emily several outfits, rattles and farm animal toys. The next night was spent with my family at my aunts house. We decided to do a Chinese Christmas gift exchange this year and things got a little rowdy. We came out with a flashlight and a table fountain. Christmas Eve we spent it at Michael's grandfather's house where the girls didn't do to bad again. Hailey got an outfit, Candy Land castle game and a My Little Pony that you can color on and Emily got a Jungle animal train and bear all from thier Great-Grandfather and Great-Aunt. Afterwards we went to another Chinese Christmas with his Grandfather's family. Again we left with power scissors and hickory farms sausage. Finally we got home where Michael and I stayed up with Santa Clause until 4 am getting the girls gifts ready for Christmas day. Santa must have thought they were really good this year, well Emily for sure. Santa brought Hailey a doll house, horse tent, Dora cash register and bowling game, several "my first" games and tons of clothes. Santa brought our sweet Emmy boo some "babies first" toys, sing along stage and of course tons of cute clothes. Later that afternoon we went to Michael's Dad and Step-Mom's house for Christmas lunch, we were a tad late because Santa kept us up so late. The girls did pretty well again with Michael's Dad's family as well as from them with clothes, stuffed animals, a toy horse, kitchen stuff, a key board with microphone, cash register and gift cards. Santa made a special visit to pass out everyone gifts and Hailey was very excited to see "him". Michael's Dad's sister played Santa for us. Thanks Martha, it was very entertaining. The last day of Christmas was spent the day after Christmas with my immediate family at our house, so we could give my nieces and nephews their gifts and eat dinner. My Mom bought the girls jama sets and Hailey was upset because my Mom didn't wrap her gift. She just left them in the decorative box. I knew she would notice. Thank you everyone for a wonderful Christmas and all the wonderful gifts for the girls as well as for us big kids. Sorry it's so long, but it was a long week for us.

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