Christmas Day

Since I haven't updated the blog in a while, I forgot to post the pictures of our Christmas tree. Our tree needed more lights but it served its purpose.

On Christmas Day, Nick and I headed to his parents' home for the day. Below is a shot of their living room pre-gift opening. I forgot to take a picture of all the personalized stockings.

Every year we improve the time it takes to open all the gifts and stocking stuffers. When I first started dating Nick, it would take all day. We'd break for lunch, snacks, and dinner! Now, it only takes a couple of hours. I like that it takes us that long, that way it lasts and you feel like you've been opening presents all day long! :)

Later in the day, Sam (the cat) wanted to jump up on the china cabinet. He was determined even though Mary kept telling no! He finally took a leap of faith and jumped from the bar stool to the top of it. I was scared he would fall while playing with the feather but he kept his balance. He's so fun to watch!

Nick and I had a great Christmas holiday. On the way home, we reminded ourselves how fortunate we are that our families are within driving distance. As "7 yr old Nick" would say, "we got everything we wanted!"