Happy Christmas

It was a lovely Christmas for sure. Chris really surprised me this year. We agreed (and even shook hands on it) that we would not buy more "stuff" for one another, and simply pay off some little things that needed to be paid off. Not exactly romantic, but certainly practical. As we got closer and closer to Christmas I realized I didn't LOVE that idea, but really thought it was the right thing to do. Plus, we had agreed. I almost made it, but snuck out on Christmas Eve day and picked up Madden 09 for the Wii. Chris has been saying he wanted it since Gretchen gave us the game system at Thanksgiving.

Well, apparently Chris didn't like the idea of no gifts either, because about halfway through present opening, I saw a large box under the tree. Let me just say that Chris Hunt is really good at a few things. Christmas present selection is one of them. I've only wanted a KitchenAide mixer for 17 years. I've only mentioned it a thousand times. Tah Dah! I love it. I'm mixing things right and left now. Come over and I'll make you a pie!

Delaney loaded up on clothes and "can you believe I'm not a baby anymore" things like CD's, and a satellite radio receiver, and cook board pants and ski gloves. She got a Paula Deen cookbook and whipped up some scrambled eggs and ham for me for breakfast today.

Cameron was dissapointed that Mommy gave him shirts and pants and thermal underwear. (practical, practical, practical) But Santa made up for it with a remote control truck and Wii games galore from Grandpa Steve and Rita.

Chris spent a few hours on Madden 09 yesterday, and read an entire Patrick McManus book. We all ate too much ham, took a nap, and spent the rest of the evening playing crazy 8's at the kitchen table. We do love a little Christmas "togetherness."

Today we are heading out to do a little sledding, and maybe see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. (What's more festive than Brad Pitt?) I'll have more pictures and updates soon.

Love to you all, and Merry Christmas...