The Blacks

{I really can't believe}.......that Christmas has come and gone. I love Christmas and the holidays and as I was taking down my tree the other day it kind of made me sad that it was over for one more year. There were many things that I had wanted to do with my kids over the holidays that I never had time for. On the other hand, we had a great Christmas this year. A few years ago we decided that staying home and starting traditions with our own little family would be fun. I always make a big Christmas Eve dinner, we read christmas books, play UNO, and watch the Christmas Story. This year was really fun because Jaxen was so excited for Santa to come, he was very dissapointed that there was no snow and he was kind of worried that maybe Santa wouldn't make it. He set out his cookies and milk and put oatmeal on the lawn for the wingdeer (that's what he calls them). Jaden didn't really want to go to bed and he thinks he is old enough to stay up and help out, however he finally crashed and they both slept until about 9:oo the next morning. Jaxen was so excited to see all the stuffs that Santa had brought him, that is what he was asking for, all the stuffs. He scored this year getting about everything you can imagine. Jaden also scored, he got the new bat he was asking for, some new metal cleats, a new mitt, some clothes, video games and a few other things. Santa really pulled through for him this year. Christmas Day was just kind of mellow, we went over to the in-laws and had breakfast and then just came home and hung out for the rest of the day. I am so grateful that we have a great kids, a nice house and a chance to provide a great christmas for our kids. I hope we all have a great 2011......