MERRY CHRISTMAS! Peace, Love and Joy

Today was a different kind of Christmas morning. We did not wake up until close to 9am. We have become lazy this Christmas break! Kevin woke up first and crawled in our bed telling us all about what Santa brought. Then Christopher woke up and joined Kevin in telling us all about what was in the family room. Then here comes Andrew and now everyone is in our bed waiting to start the birthday party :) Normally I would be all ready and have to have pictures and video of everyone entering to see the surprise from Santa. This year everyone coming to our bed and just enjoying each other is a picture I will have in my memory for years! After we finally got up, I started my coffee and grabbed my camera and away we went!

We were so busy opening and playing that we missed breakfast and went straight to lunch. Which is OK since we had breakfast for dinner last night. Then Daniel went to get his dad to open presents. After round 4 of opening presents with family this year, we then all headed to the garage to put the ping pong table together. Lots of ping pong games today and Xbox Kinect Adventures! My body is going to hurt tomorrow!

Then time to finish preparations for dinner. My parents joined us for dinner and games. We had beef tips and rice for dinner with vegetables and bread. These are the kind of meals growing southern boys want on their plates :) This is also why I have to watch what I eat these days. A mom of three growing boys isn't allowed to cook fat free. Fat and high calories is what these active boys need and want. and me - self control is what I have to have!!!! I remind myself all the time with God's word that self-control is a fruit of the spirit! Galatians 5:22

Daniel then took his dad home and started preparations for a Fan Fest for the Independence Bowl tomorrow.  We have 6 inflatables at the Fan Fest. This is an exciting job for us tomorrow - a true blessing that came our way! Tomorrow will start around 4:30am for Daniel and Andrew.

The evening is settling down with a movie and a little straightening up of the house so we can move around in here again :) My dogs are even worn out and snuggled on their new pillow from Santa :) Merry Christmas!