Don't get me wrong, I am more than happy to be here and since I can't spend the holidays with the Ahlers, I can't think of better people to be with than the Kelley family. From what I can see and the stories I've heard, they seem to be a great bunch of people. Lucky me! :)
This was also the first time that I celebrated on Christmas Day instead of Eve. I love the Ahlers traditions, but am completely willing to try something new. In fact, I'm a little excited to start my own traditions.
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Now, for a little reminiscing.
I truly miss being a little kid. I remember my mom telling me and Allie that the red flashing light on top of the antenna in NL was Rudolph. I completely believed her and thought that he was always around watching us to make sure we were good.
I don't know if Christmas was always done this way, but I remember at least one Christmas when my parents had April take us kids out for a drive to look at Christmas lights after dinner. When we returned, we were surprised by all the gifts that "Santa" had brought us. That is the Christmas that stands out the most in my mind.
Basically, we were spoiled rotten kids (still are), and I had the best Christmases that a kid could ask for. I look forward to someday (in the VERY distant future) giving my kids fond memories of the holidays as well.
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We woke up shortly after 8 this morning. Mike had found a channel on TV that just played Christmas music while showing the fireplace video, like on Ellen. It was so cute.
We opened our gifts, while Mike and Jason shared many stories with me about Jeff. Too funny!
Jeff's dad got me a gift card and cookbook, which was so sweet of him. Katie, Jeff's sister, also got me a really great cookbook. I am so excited to try some of the recipes out. We are going to get so fat. :) Nah. We keep our calories in check.
My wonderful boyfriend got me a gift certificate to go get a manicure or pedicure and also one to get my very first professional massage. That was the sweetest gift in the whole world! He is such a great guy.
Mike and Jeff made us a HUGE, delicious breakfast. We will eat our Christmas dinner later on tonight. It smells so good. Jeff is making it.
We watched "The Dark Knight" today and right now the guys are playing with the PS3 that Jason gave to Jeff.
Really, that is all that I know. I'll keep you posted, though. Right now, I am just going to focus on having a great time.
Merry Christmas!
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