It's over. Although we are still sporting our decorations... Baby O's FIRST Christmas is officially over. Sigh. This is our recap of Owen’s first Christmas. We headed over the mountains and through the woods to Papa and Nanny B’s house on Christmas Eve, Eve (12.23.11). We ate a fabulous dinner prepared by Nanny B. We watched Christmas Vacation and quoted the entire movie start to finish. We slept (sort of) and woke up on Christmas Eve and exchanged gifts. Owen got a LIFETIME Hunting and Fishing License, which his daddy thoroughly enjoyed. I think he can envision the trips down the Caney Fork River with Owen already. (Just wear a life jacket, please) Brandon got some new shirts, and I got Ugg house shoes (pictured here) along with several other items. We had a wonderful time.
At Papa and Nanny B's
Then we packed up and headed to Nashville. We spent Christmas Eve eating finger foods and playing games. Owen got to be with his Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Mandy, and Uncle Matt. We laughed and enjoyed each other until 11 pm. (this is unusually late for us) Owen wanted to stay up and party too because he didn’t go to sleep until 11:30! I think he was trying to stay up and watch for Santa. 6:45 came early and we opened A TON of presents.
Highlights: Owen got Leap Frog toys, and his Aunt Mandy made him animal puppets that we LOVE, a start to a college fund, and so much more!
Brandon got an air compressor, Leather Uggs, Carharts. I got a Coach wallet, InStyler, Black Uggs, just to name a few.
We rushed to get back to Cookeville where we ate breakfast with his Grandmother, Grandaddy, GiGi, Aunt Beth, Uncle Howard, and his cousins Matthew and Michael. We exchanged our presents. Highlights: Owen got some MORE toys, a savings bond, and cash. Brandon got a Lowes and Dunam’s Sports gift card, and I got a Wal-Mart and Old Navy gift card.
But out of all of the gifts this year..... this
was the best.
We had a GREAT time celebrating Baby O's very FIRST Christmas, spending time with family and most importantly celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And did I already mention that this year was especially special because it was our FIRST Christmas with our precious baby boy? Oh I guess I did already.
All that's left are the decorations that must be taken down...anyone wanna come help me? I hate un-decorating. I just don't want to procrastinate too long and look like the tacky house that leaves their decorations up all year long which very well could happen at this house! ha
It's over. Oh Christmas... we loved to see you come, but we hate to see you go.
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