Every once in a while it hits me I am getting older. On the other hand I have moments where I get to feel like a child again. Christmas Eve is a time to do for both. After starting my Christmas Eve shift with an eighteen year old punk we wrestled and tied down--he kicked and spit on me--I was attempting to be filled with Christmas Spirit. After a few hours of sleep I was too excited and drove to Highland--man the sun is bright!
Once inside Christmas really started to feel real for me. Why? My family was there in all the craziness they are. Of course I walked up to the tree and found my presents, felt shook, and tried to guess what they were. Yes, in some ways I will never grow up. All the girls decided to go see The Princess and the Frog. A Disney Classic--brought to mind Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, and Aladdin. The kids around us were laughing and having a blast with it. Why can't more Disney Movies be like this one?
My family is amazing--it took a lot of pushing and convincing to celebrate Christmas tonight. This way I could some sleep before work and talk to Kevin :D My favorite part was sitting around the piano singing Christmas songs. Weston even got into it dancing and singing along. My mom is one amazing woman who gives up so much for us. Reminding us that family and the Savior are the reasons why Christmas is so important.
After changing into Pajamas, I don't think I've opened Christmas presents in my real clothes since I was born, the excitement began. Kristi & Kalli were practically screaming. Weston just kept saying, "open presents." He caught on real quick. I opened my stocking to find a gift certificate to help with my curtains and pillows for my front room. Chocolate--a must. One of the traditions we have is watching each other open our presents. Kalli of course was freaking out. I had her for Christmas this year. Teenage girls are easy to shop for. Jacob New Moon Posters, a bookmark, and hair products later she was squealing. I love my new apron, Christmas kitchen stuff, Burts Bees products, Christmas story, and new curtain money. Weston of course kept asking for more and more presents to open. I think he helped everyone. One thing that's fun about getting older is being to get your parents presents. My parents were spoiled this year. Of course my dad out-shined us all when he brought out the Wii. It practically consumed the rest of the night along with the Eggnog. Somehow its good to know that even though we are all getting older we can still all act like kids when we get together.
Once inside Christmas really started to feel real for me. Why? My family was there in all the craziness they are. Of course I walked up to the tree and found my presents, felt shook, and tried to guess what they were. Yes, in some ways I will never grow up. All the girls decided to go see The Princess and the Frog. A Disney Classic--brought to mind Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, and Aladdin. The kids around us were laughing and having a blast with it. Why can't more Disney Movies be like this one?
My family is amazing--it took a lot of pushing and convincing to celebrate Christmas tonight. This way I could some sleep before work and talk to Kevin :D My favorite part was sitting around the piano singing Christmas songs. Weston even got into it dancing and singing along. My mom is one amazing woman who gives up so much for us. Reminding us that family and the Savior are the reasons why Christmas is so important.
After changing into Pajamas, I don't think I've opened Christmas presents in my real clothes since I was born, the excitement began. Kristi & Kalli were practically screaming. Weston just kept saying, "open presents." He caught on real quick. I opened my stocking to find a gift certificate to help with my curtains and pillows for my front room. Chocolate--a must. One of the traditions we have is watching each other open our presents. Kalli of course was freaking out. I had her for Christmas this year. Teenage girls are easy to shop for. Jacob New Moon Posters, a bookmark, and hair products later she was squealing. I love my new apron, Christmas kitchen stuff, Burts Bees products, Christmas story, and new curtain money. Weston of course kept asking for more and more presents to open. I think he helped everyone. One thing that's fun about getting older is being to get your parents presents. My parents were spoiled this year. Of course my dad out-shined us all when he brought out the Wii. It practically consumed the rest of the night along with the Eggnog. Somehow its good to know that even though we are all getting older we can still all act like kids when we get together.
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