Christmas Fun Part II

Continuing on with the Christmas festivities. So Christmas day was a great day. We were able to sit and enjoy each others company and watch our children get more and more excited with each gift they got. They had a great time! Mark and I had a great time watching our children's eyes light up. We spent that day eating delicious food, laughing and playing games and just bonding as a family. Although I didn't get to exercise like I normally did, I was able to go out for a run with my sister and Alyssa, as well as go for a run with my brother. We made sugar cookies, played outside with the kids and visited with friends and family. The highlight of my trip was probably watching my dad toss the football with Drew and seeing Alyssa's face when she found out she was getting her ears pierced. I wrapped a small box of diamond earings and put it in her stocking. When she opened it, she looked at me and said, " mom are these real?" I told her yes. She then said, " but I don't have my ears pierced." Me: "so what do you think that means Alyssa?" Alyssa: "That I am getting my ears pierced?" Me," Yep." She ran and gave me the biggest hug. it was just what I pictured. She was so brave. She was nervous and held my hand, but she didn't cry or even say owe. I was so proud of her.