Christmas day finally came

We had counted down the days and couldn't wait and then within a few hours it was all over.

It came early that morning. Jared after not going to bed until after 11 was back up at 6:30. He could not believe that Santa was not there. We guess that he thought Santa was going to be there. He wanted to refill the milk for him. He opened a gift and then just moved to the next. He didn't know what to do. He was really into the opening of gifts.

After our celebration at home we went to Grandma's house. We had 40 people in one house. It was a lot and crowded but it was great fun to be with everyone. Once again the kids did not eat because they were so excited to open gifts.

Thanks to everyone who made it such a special day.

Jared told me today that he wished every day was Jesus' birthday. He thought that was pretty cool to get presents for someone else's birthday.

Christmas eve night

We opened our stockings and got ready for Santa. Jared couldn't wait. He had to put out the milk and cookies. He wanted Santa to come and stay with him. He was so excited he couldn't go to sleep.

more pictures from the kecks

Christmas at mom and dads

Christmas Eve was as always busy but very fun. Kim and I started cooking early in the day and finally finished at dinner. We finally ate dinner and then opened gifts. The kids couldn't eat their dinner due to the excitement of wanting their gifts. All of them were pleasantly surprised. Craig made the biggest hit when he got his autographed football from the tigers. Kev and Missy worked hard to get it done.

Christmas at the Winkles

My dad's cousin had us over for Christmas. My cousin from St. Louis was in and she has little girls about Jared's age. My whole family went so the girls had a great time playing dress up. Twila, is a former school teacher, had all kinds of fun activities for them. They enjoyed making the ornaments even though it was messy.

Christmas at the Jacksons

On Sat. before Christmas, we drove to North MO to see Craig's parents. As soon as we got there it started to snow. Within a couple of hours there was 3 to 4 inches of snow. We had to leave early to get back home before it got any worse. It took us forever to get home, but it was worth our trip. Jared enjoyed seeing his grandparents and getting to walk in the snow. He had never seen that much snow. He wished he would have had his snow boots.

sleeping with nana

Mom had to have knee surgery so we took our turn babysitting. Jared and Nana was so tired that while reading a book, Jared went to sleep. Nana was right behind him.

christmas decorations

It has been a while since I have been on the computer. I didn't work much and haven't had a chance to be on the computer at home since it is at my mom and dad's house. I am including pictures of my Winter snow village. It is my hobby to collect these. It makes for an easy gift for Craig to buy when he needs a quick gift.

Ice day

Well we rec'd a small ice storm, but it was enough to keep us country folk from reaching the big city. We spent the day baking cookies for Santa nd his reindeer. Craig and Jared made the cookies for the big red guy and I took care of the reindeer cookies. We then wrapped presents and Jared can't figure out why he doesn't have any under the tree. I keep telling him his are at the North pole.

We did venture out late yesterday and he had to put on his snow pants. He just about melted because it wasn't that cold.

winter pdays

Kerrie's work Christmas party was Sat. morning at Hemingways. We had a great time, but boy there were plenty of shoppers in Springfield. You can tell there are only 13 days until Christmas. We enjoyed the day spending it together with friends and co-workers.

not much happening

I haven't had too much to write about lately. Over the weekend we didn't do much. We watched the Tigers lose to OU and get their bowl bid to the Cotton Bowl. On Sunday we spent most of the day at Urgent Care and getting medicine for Jared's ears. We have tried to take it easy this week to hopefully recoup from the ear infection and wreck.

Craig did go to Marshall on Thursday to duck hunt with his buddies. They had a great time and got all the birds they could get. poor little birdies.

We are going to Christmas parties all this weekend so that should be fun.