We had a great Christmas this year. The boys were asking for large ticket items from Santa. Boomer wanted furniture and a Television for his room. (He already wants a man cave). Jackson was asking for a phone that he could play games on or an Ipad/Itouch. We informed both of the boys that Santa doesn't bring kids those kind of things and that they should think of a toy. Neither of them came up with a toy and so they got a bunch of surprises on Christmas morning.
We spent Christmas Eve with Grandma and Grandpa. Abrielle read us a story and we had a mini talent show. Jackson played "Jolly Old St Nicholas" on the black keys. Annelise played "Deck the Halls" and Boomer sang us a lovely rendition of "Skeletoon, Skeletoon, Don't touch the treasure it leads to doom." We all cracked up because none of us had heard him sing that song before. Jackson found it particularly funny. Asking Boomer "Why would you sing that at Christmas time?" I guess he had heard it in a movie and it just came to him at that moment. He redeemed himself by a follow up song "Go tell in on the Mountain." After the "talent" show, we read the Christmas story and proceeded into the living room where we opened presents from Grandma and Grandpa and the Jensens.
My parents are always very generous. The kids got some great clothes and toys but my favorite gift was a Cookbook with all of Grandma's recipes called "Cooking with Rosemary" (Her name is Rosemary...Hence the title.) and an apron that she made for us. Grandma 1) hates sewing and 2) had pneumonia so the gift is even more from the heart (or the lungs?) Thanks for the great gifts Mom and Dad.
Christmas Morning the kids awoke to find their prizes from Santa. Jackson got a stuffed horse you can sit on. Boomer got a Basketball hoop (he loves sports) and Sadie's favorite was the candy in her stocking. She had a lovely breakfast of minty malt balls and gummy wreaths.
One of our favorite Christmas Memories this Christmas was something Jackson said. He's really been into presents this year and asking all the time what he was going to get. So we weren't surprised when he asked "Where are the presents under the tree?" He proceeded to climb under as though he was searching for presents. I responded "We haven't put any presents out yet." Jackson said "Look there are presents." Jon said, "No, Jackson there aren't any there yet." Then Jackson repeated "Look, there are presents under the tree." That's when we realized that all three children had climbed under the tree. He was absolutely right. They are the best presents we could ever have. What more could we ask for? Merry Christmas!
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