Christmas 2009

We had a great Christmas. Even though everyone received more than enough gifts, ok maybe just the kids. I don't want to forget that the greatest gift of all is "Jesus". With everything going on during the Christmas time sometimes this gets over looked. But Jesus is what is most important and why we celebrate CHRISTmas. He is the greatest gift of all. Happy Birthday Jesus!!.
Leading up to Christmas there was lots of cleaning and preparation. My parents were coming to spend Christmas with us. YAY! The kids love seeing them. Christmas eve we uphold the Czech tradition of fried catfish (it's suppose to be carp but very hard to get here), potato salad and pea soup. All which were yummy. Lil Ricky lead us in prayer which was precious. Aunt Vlady and Uncle Marco were also here to celebrate Christmas eve with us. After we ate everyone opened gifts with the exception of "Santa Gifts". The kids already received so much. They each received the sought after Zhu Zhu hamster this year. It's funny because even though Ricky put it on Santa's list the Zhu Zhu excitement is over. Ricky received plenty of movies which is always a hit. Hana anything princess and she's in heaven.
After they opened a few gifts we headed of to church. It was a full orchestra and choir. The message was great and Lyle Lovett even sang. Yes he goes to my church. I have seen him a couple of times. Since it is a church setting no one bombards him, we just all look. Ok I do.
We came home the kids played with their toys than we left cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer and the kids went off to bed.
As I went up to the attic where I stashed all of Santas gifts for the kids. Well I really didn't realize how much I put up there because I did get into a lil hot water. I didn't realize how many good deals I was getting. But if you buy over time it just adds up. What can I say? Other than my kids thought they were extremely good in 2009.
The kids were so excited Christmas morning. Hana received more princess stuff including a Bell and Cinderella dress. She has been Bell everyday since Christmas. Ricky from his movies to pixos was besides him self. Till he opened Santas gift - a Wii. He was so excited. To let you in on a lil secret so was I!!!! Woo Hoo!!! Lil Ricky has had lots of fun playing it. Big Ricky and I also received the Wii active in the hopes of getting into shape. Lil Ricky says "Mom aren't you glad that Santa brought the Wii so you don't have to buy it." All I have to say is that Santa owes me $200.
I love the mind of toddlers and just experiencing things through their eyes. They are too innocent and precious. Also keeps the child in you.
The rest of the day they just played with their toys. Later that evening we went and saw Princess and the Frog. Cute movie and a great story line.
Christmas 2009 was great. I am truly blessed to have such a great family.