Up on the Rooftop
Christmas was wonderful this year. We spent Christmas Eve with my mom's side of the family. We went to mass and then headed over to my Uncle Joe and his wife Stef's house. Every family was responsible for bringing some kind of soup and a dip. We always have wonderful food and this Christmas was no exception.
Before opening presents, we have the brave youngsters sing a few carols. My son was first this year. He sang "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and "Christmas Colors" which he learned from his preschool Christmas program. He was too cute! Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and didn't get a single picture. I was so mad at myself.
Christmas morning I was awoken by my incredibly excited son. My dad spared us all an hour or so by keeping Dylan preoccupied. As eager as he was to open presents, he kept himself busy in the living room singing "Up On the Rooftop" over and over. I wish I could have video recorded it but am very grateful for the extra sleep. Once everyone woke up, we tore into the presents. I could sit here and tell you all the things that went on but that's what pictures are for. So, without further ado, here is Durning Christmas 2010.
Mason waiting so patiently for his first present.
My sister, Brandi, with her two favorite boys.
Cinnamon rolls. Yummy!
My mom hiding behind her beautiful gift from my dad.
When we got home, the boys opened their presents. Mason's big gift was a Fushigi Ball. It's some mystical gravity defying (stupid) ball. It's for jugglers and circus clowns, in my opinion, but he has been pretty darn good this year and it was really cheap compared to Dylan's big gift. And who in their right mind, can refuse to make that adorable little face happy. Not me, that's who!
Dylan is a video game freakazoid. He would spend every minute he possibly could playing video games. It's one thing I never will understand. Needless to say, most of his gifts were in that category. He finally got his Nintendo DS Lite. And like a freakazoid would, he like totally freaked out.
