Christmas Eve always starts out like any other day when Christmas falls in the middle of the week because Jarrod still has to work. The kids and I had our normal morning...nothing spectacular obviously because I can't even really remember what happened! Ha! I know I planned ahead this year and made our cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. In the past, Jarrod and I have made them together after the kids go to bed, but he always is so tired from working that I end up finishing them alone anyway, so why not knock them out early? ;) When Jarrod got home, we Skyped with the Ohio fam and let the kids open the few presents they had from them. We did Christmas in July so they shouldn't have had any gifts, but you know how that goes! :) It was, of course, great to see them and spend some of Christmas with them.
We had to do our traditional pictures in front of the tree, and that always includes me messing with the camera, trying to get the settings right. We have such bad lighting in here, so I ended up saying 'screw it' and used auto mode for most of them. Oh well.
We had to do our traditional pictures in front of the tree, and that always includes me messing with the camera, trying to get the settings right. We have such bad lighting in here, so I ended up saying 'screw it' and used auto mode for most of them. Oh well.
Our holiday dinner was delish! Ham with roasted veggies, sweet potato fries, and mac and cheese for the kids. The kids had to tear through dinner quickly to get to present time! We exchange family gifts on Christmas Eve.
Riley got some My Little Pony toys, Lego Duplos from Gavin, new Frozen pajamas, and ballet and tap shoes. Gavin received Minecraft toys, a TMNT from his sister, much needed pajamas, and a new soccer ball and net for the goal outside. Both kids got new books, too. Jarrod wasn't supposed to get much, but I got him some Ellen underwear to match what Mimi and Beepa bought for the kids, a Road ID to wear when he's out training alone, and I 'gifted' him my commitment to running the Half Marathon with him. What was I thinking??? :) He did a great job picking out new clothes like I asked - I got leggings, tunics, boot socks and a scarf.
Another Christmas Eve tradition is a sleepover in Riley's room. The kids love it, and I do, too. Something so special about checking the monitor and seeing both of our babies sharing a bed. I cherish those little things so much!
Can't wait for Christmas morning! :)
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