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Christmas 2009

Christmas was very different for us this year. We usually sleep over at my parent's house, go to Eric's parent's, go to grandparents and pretty much just revel in seeing and hanging out with family. This year, we did our very first Stevenson Brooke, Eric, Jack and Avey only christmas. It was definitely memorable. Reading the christmas story from the bible, listening to christmas music all day, playing new wii games, and watching lots of Burn Notice (ummm, I am totally addicted I absolutely love it and can't wait for the new episode to come out in January.) Here are some pictures from our day right at home.

Our fantastic christmas tree and presents Santa and family left!


Christmas decorations. The lights wouldn't fit on our "tree", so we hung them around our living room instead.

More of the family room.

Waking up at the early hour of 8:45 AM- :) we had to wake Jack up.

The start of the unwrapping...

Jack fixing his tractor from Santa- and wearing his awesome coat from grandparents!

Wearing his new clothes from the other grandparents and playing with bubbles- one of his favorite things of the whole morning!

Oooh- more bubbles!

Cute hair bows from a new cousin to be born to Aunt Mandi and Uncle Brandon in July- We're SOOO excited!!! Congrats!

A doll that Jack likes to play with more than Avey right now.

a delicious breakfast of mini german pancakes and fruit, orange julius, and sausage. Also modeling my new apron from my parents.

Jack loved it.

And what our house looked like for the rest of the day!


Comments

CrAzYfUnFaMiLy said…
Jonie and I love your tree! awsome! looks like you guys had a good christmas! hope those cloths fit your lttle ones that we got them, or atleast will grow into them.
December 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Mandi said…
Awww, thanks for the congratulations! I love your tree--ingenius! Don't have to keep a toddler from playing with the glass balls or knocking it over--nice! I love that Jack likes the doll more than Avey. Scott loved the Baby Jesus at your mom's house--but only if it was naked with no blanket. He'd carry it everywhere.
So fun. We can't wait to see you guys next weekend!
December 30, 2009 at 10:23 PM
*Aliese* said…
What a creative way to not lose space in your living room to a Christmas Tree! Love it. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your "fam only" Christmas because it gives me hope...I have a feeling that one day I'll have to do the same thing and I keep thinking when that day comes I'm just going to cry and cry rather than be loads of happy.

The fact that Jack wore his coat whilst opening presents is adorable and Avey is, of course, precious as always. She's still so tiny!
December 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Maxmomma said…
Looks wonderful! What a sweet way to spend Christmas. How are you feeling Brooke?
December 31, 2009 at 2:26 PM
haley said…
The tree looks great. Looks like you all had a nice Christmas. Jack and Avey look so cute. Brooke and Eric, you look like you just woke up. :) :)
December 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Criscell said…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Brooke! Sounds like you had a good day. We did the "Christmas by ourselves thing" too this year so I can totally relate. Avey is really darling! I'm so glad to hear that Babywise is working out well for you.
January 4, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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