Christmas 2009

Maya was pretty excited Christmas morning to find that Santa Claus visited and left her all sorts of presents for being a good girl. Unfortunately, excitement became crying because she wanted to play with all the toys and take them out of the box. Lesson for next year - open and assemble toys and then wrap them so that they can play immediately. I think alot of you parents know what I am talkin' about! Kids have no patience! Santa did well and Maya was very pleased. We finished up our family Christmas at home by having breakfast and making some side dishes for the big lunch.

We headed to Gayla's house for lunch and the grandkids Christmas. Bill and Gayla have a HUGE Christmas as you can see below. Wow. That is alot of wrapping for just one grandmother! After the mass present opening ceremony, we played Deal or No Deal where Maya won $60 and Charlie and I won $200 and finished out the night with Chinese Christmas.

This Christmas was definitely more exciting as a parent. Last year, Maya was so young so she didn't open and get excited about much. This year was quite a difference. She really got into it and it made the spirit of the season that much better. Thanks to all her grandparents and uncles and aunts for the presents.

See all the Christmas pics here.