Christmas

At our church Santa came to visit. So I decided that I would just have Kelsey sit on that Santa's lap instead of going to a crazy mall or something. Let's just say Kelsey did not have it! Of course. What little kid loves Santa? None that I really can tell of. Haha! But at least I got a photo with Santa.

We went down Peacock Lane this year of course like we do every year. I was really excited for Kelsey to see all the lights. She really likes lights and I thought for sure she would love it. Unfortunately we set out a little late and Kelsey fell asleep before we got there. We put her in the stroller and walked around while she slept. I was sad she was sleeping! Then right when we finished she woke up! I almost wanted to walk down it again! Oh well. At least I have next year to look for!

This year a week before Christmas we found out Trent's Dad had to go into the hospital. He was having some pain in his chest. Turns out he was very close to having a heart attack and that he needed to have a triple bypass surgery 3 days before Christmas. It was a very stressful and emotional time for us all and we are so glad that Dave went in when he did so that nothing serious happened. The surgery went well and we were all able to visit him in the hospital and know that he was doing well. I hope that he will recover quickly. So grateful that is doing better now. It made me too emotional having him in the hospital! But it really made me feel the Christmas spirit even more. Family is so important to me and it really reminded me of that. We had a little Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve and then went to the hospital and did a little Christmas program with the kids.It was so sweet and it made me teary eyed. I hate crying in front of people! But the nurses were crying and it was just hard not to.

This year it was my family's turn for Christmas. James and Mallorie were able to come for Christmas this year too! It was good to have everyone together for Christmas. They were able to be here for a week which was awesome. It is always sad to see them go.

Christmas morning was so much fun! Kelsey woke up and we opened presents with her and she was so cute. Next year it will be even better! We went to church and then went to my parents to eat and open presents together. We then went to my Grandmas for more food and more presents. I always enjoy being with family. It is my favorite. It was a long long day tho. We were tuckered out. The next day we went to my other Grandmas house for more food and more presents. We lucked on the food and the presents. Or at least Kelsey really did =D It was a really fun Christmas and having Kelsey makes it that much more fun. I love having her part of my family. I love her so much. Two days ago we did the Caudle gift exchange. We wanted to wait for Dave to be home and feel better before we did it. It was just a small group it felt like. It seems like there are usually more of us there. But it is always fun to get together to do the exchange.