Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! Jackson met all my expectations and was so dang cute! It really make the holidays so much more fun and meaningful with a little one around. We stayed at my parent's house and got up at 5 am! I woke Jackson up and told him Santa left him some presents. He was pretty excited! When he saw his Cars garage he immediately started playing with it and pointing out the characters to me. Funny little guy!
We played a trick on Samantha. She REALLY, REALLY wanted a cell phone. In her christmas list she said she didn't want boots (I guess because that is what Kellsi wanted). So, my mom got some funny slipper boots and then we put the phone inside. When she said her small pile with just the boots and a batting glove she said, "Is this my stuff?" My mom told her yes. Then, after a minute I called the phone. She freaked out! It was so funny! She was pretty happy and surprised with her new phone!
Kellsi got some cute new boots and a new scarf, and Kaitlin got a mini laptop from Santa. Santa was pretty dang generous :)
Jordan and Cindy came over about 5:30 and we started opening presents. Jackson loved it at first, but he got tired of opening. He just wanted to play with all of the new toys! Towards the end he would say, "Mommy, you open it."  We were all very spoiled! Jackson got some trains, some more cars, a little dog, a new jacket, a car book, a bear sleeping bag, some Color Wonder books, three new movies, and I know more stuff I can't remember! Alex got a sit-on-top kayak! I surprised him and it was so much fun! He loved it and wanted to go right that minute. My mom got him a paddle. He also got some clothes and shoes and a ski pass. I got a Nook from my parents! It has the cutest cover ever too! I was so surprised and I love it! Jordan got me a cute scarf, some gloves, and slippers. Alex got me a gift card (that he made-he is so clever :) to decorate our bedroom, a gift card to Jamba Juice, some new lotion, and some sewing accesories. We were so spoiled!
After opening presents my parents made us a delicious breakfast. Then, I took a quick nap because I had to work that night. After my nap I got ready and we headed to Salt Lake to see Alex's family. We opened presents with Alex's family. Jackson got a fun set that he can build a racecar and motorcycle with. He surprisingly does pretty well with the motorized drill. Alex got a gift card to Home Depot and I got a gift card to Hobby Lobby from Devin! I am excited to use it. After presents we had a yummy turkey dinner. Then, I had to go to work. I was SO tired! It was one of the longest nights I have had in a while, but I made it! Alex stayed at his parent's house and they played some games.
We had a wonderful Christmas. My favorite thing about Christmas is just being with family. I am so thankful to my Savior for his life and example. I think that spending time with family is the perfect way to celebrate his birth!