Merry Christmas 2008!!!

Our family had a great Christmas and it started at my parent's house on Christmas Eve. We celebrated with the entire Zampedri clan until about 6pm. Then my parents, siblings, and I exchanged gifts later that night. This year we had the webcam going so my sister Brandy and her family could join in.

My dad gave my mom a new wedding ring. She so deserved! It is really pretty.

Landen got a race car game of course.

Gage was extremely excited about his Popup 360 Haunted House.




My parents surprised me with a webcam of my own. Now I can see and chat with Brandy and her kids. Just what Mike wanted!

Tanner had a rough go Christmas Eve. Mike took him to the after hours clinic around midnight and we found out his ear infection was still there (we had finished the antibiotic two days previously).

When we got home, we had to sprinkle the reindeer food so they would know where to land.

Gage couldn't resist snacking on one of the cookies left for Santa.

The kids slept in until 8:30 except Tanner was up by 7am. Poor kid. Cami came over to watch the madness unfold.

I totally surprised Mike with a GPS navigation system. We both have problems with directions.

I got the rollerblades I asked for. I decided I needed to pick up a new form of exercise to give my knee a break from running. I love them! I was rollerblading all morning in our kitchen.

Next, we were off to spend the rest of Christmas morning at Mike's parent's home. Here are all the cute grandkids minus Ellie.

You couldn't tell Tanner wasn't feeling well by the way he acted Christmas morning. He could have cared less about opening presents. He just kept climbing on all of the presents and jumping off.

Gage received Martian Matter and we have been making aliens ever since.

Gage and Landen both got their Knuffle Bunnies.

I love the day after Christmas. It's when you can actually play with everything because you are done visiting all the relatives. Here are the boys testing out their sleds.

I am sure Tanner would love his Jungle Playset if Landen would ever let him play with it.

Gage got this castle as a surprise. I tried to do things different for Gage this year by getting him noncraft toys to broaden his horizons a little bit. He absolutely loves this castle. He is so into haunted houses and this has trap doors and secret passages.

Tanner is a little overwhelmed by his gifts. He has really enjoyed this Balltivity toy.

So the boys (not Tanner) also got the Nintendo DS. I was a little nervous about getting Landen one because he didn't ask for it. But someone said it probably wouldn't be long before Landen would be interested and it is nice having two in case the parents want to join in. Well, I'm glad we have two. Mike and I have had a lot of fun playing Super Mario Brothers taking us back to the early 90s. Landen also got Mariokart which couldn't be more perfect for him.

We are so grateful for the wonderful Christmas we have been able to have. Mike is in the middle of having 2 weeks off for the holidays and it has been nice to have him around. We have truly been blessed and we are thankful for our health and each other.