Is it just me or does the build up to Christmas, which seems to happen earlier and earlier every year seem to last forever, but the actual day flies by in a flash? We had a great Christmas this year with family. It all started Christmas eve when we made our graham cracker houses at home, then went to my sister’s house for some yummy Peruvian food.  This year we had the kids dress up and act out the Nativity story.  It was so cute, and lots of fun.  Tim and I got to be Mary and Joseph, and our Noah was the baby Jesus.

Christmas morning started way too early.  We were being asked to get up at 4:30 am by our very excited children.  We were able to stall them for only one hour, so we were up and opening presents before 6:00 am on Christmas morning.  I’m tired just thinking about it.  I remember being so excited for  Christmas morning, and my parents taking FOREVER to come downstairs.  Now I know why it took them so long.  It was all worth it though as we saw our kids be so excited about their presents.  They gave presents to each other, and were so sweet to give each other hugs while saying Thank you!

I hate clutter more than words can say, so I always have a hard time with the mess of wrapping paper and toys strewn all over the place Christmas morning.  I cringe looking at this picture right now, but I tried very hard to just enjoy the morning, and not clean up all morning long.

At least we have New Years to look forward to.  Bring on 2010.