Saturday, December 27, 2008

Christmas update

Christmas was horrible and wonderful this year! I ended up with a nasal infection on Christmas Eve. Same exact feeling I had 11 years ago when Aaron proposed to me. I felt a little better after a chiropractic adjustment, but the day after Christmas I could not get out of bed. It was like I bumped my head and went to bed and couldn't get up in the morning...ha ha! But it was a miracle because Aaron didn't have to work on Friday, so he took care of everything for me. I slept all day long!! I feel much better today. We didn't get very many Christmas pictures eventhough I got a new camera... bummer. Christian's favorite gift was his pokemon cards, Meliah's favorite was everything, and Lizzy's was her My Little Pony (she actually just says whatever she can see). Aaron didn't tell me what he liked most but he says he hasn't gotten it yet since I've been sick (I wonder what he means by that?? : ) ) My favorite gift was a camera and a family home evening awesomely ridiculous time-consuming set that Aaron's sister, Becky made for me. I love it! But now we all realize that one of the most important things we have is our health, and we are grateful to all be healthy now. Christian was actually the worst on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day... the 24 hour flu bug! Yuck! I hear that Aaron was always sick on Christmas too! Not very good timing!

We were able to spend some time on Christmas Eve with Aaron's family. It was a really nice time. We played murder, ate fondue, and watched Kerri take billions of pictures (She got a new camera for Christmas too). On Christmas day, we opened presents and played games as a family and got together with family in the evening. We did a white elephant gift exchange that was a blast... I didn't end up with what I wanted but oh well! The kids all picked names for each other, it was so fun to watch their faces as they gave to each other! The cousins all love each other so much!
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2 comments:

The Eccles said...

Yuck! I am sorry you had illness all over the place. I am glad we didn't come over and share any germs:)
Glad everything is on the up! Lucky you getting a new camera...I expect to see lots more pictures this year!

December 30, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Kerri said...

we had a blast with you guys, and really is there such a thing as too many pictures. i just can't get enough!!

December 31, 2008 at 11:27 AM

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I have been thinking a lot lately of what I need to teach my kids to help them become independant physically, spiritually and mentally so when they turn 18 they will be able to survive on their own. The last 9 years has flown by so quickly I can't believe it. Nine more years and my first child will be old enough to be on his own. That is a real wake up call for a mother who hasn't prepared her children for those important days. I realize that I have gone on way to long without a list of what needs to be learned and done by what age so that my kids will not be horrified when they get out into the world alone. So, I've come up with a list of most everything I can think of that would be important for my kids to know and learn and what ages they should be capable. Of course, every child is different and is capable of different things at different ages. Some learn things faster and are more motivated. Others would like to just live in the home cave for the rest of their lives and have no motivation to do any of it. So, I am including my fairly flexible plan. But if you let too many years slip by, you may need to up the work to fit everything in. I got most of my ideas from a very experienced LDS author (Merilee Boyack) who has raised several children successfully! So, hopefully you find this as helpful as I do!