It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

So, I'm behind on my blogging as you all know already, but I thought I would get down to business while we are sick.  I'm trying to "rest" (well, as much as a mother can, anyway) and thought this would be the perfect thing to do while we wait to leave for our doctor appointments.  I've got a lot of catching up to do...now, where were we?  Oh yes, Christmas!

We spent Christmas day in North Carolina with my Mom and Papa (and brothers and sister too).  It was such a fun day.  The whole Santa and presents deal finally clicked this year for Jack and it was TOO fun watching Jack's excitement with every present he opened...or that anyone else opened too.

The four of us coming downstairs before we saw the tree and presents.

First present opened :)  (Notice how he has to get every piece of wrapping paper off before he even acknowledges it?!?!  Sure is my kid, huh?  HAHAHA!!)

My brother Boe and his new razor.

Marcus' basketball hoop (this was a favorite for sure) he immediately opened and set this up and from then on we could hear the dribbling and slam-dunking throughout the entire house...the REST of our trip.  LOVE you, Marcus!!

Mom and the Andrea Bocelli Christmas cd Boe got for her.

Some of Santa's big hits!

Aunt Carly's present to Jack...a Toy Story flashlight!!

Sunday shirt and tie...he LOVES wearing his tie to church and looking just like daddy.

Carly's "Sparkle" shirt.

Britton looking "unimpressed" when Jack opened a family gift...Santa brought us Sleeping Beauty. ;)

Santa brought Miles this puppy, but...

...I think Jack thought it was for him, LOL!  (Notice that the Wii is already set up and going, SO much fun!!)

These happen to be the coolest little tweezers ever!  They even came in their own tiny little carrying tube.

Santa also brought my siblings Guitar Hero to go along with their Wii, and as soon as the box was opened, Jack's sticker radar went off.  Before you could count to 5, Jack had the majority of the guitar stickers displaying proudly on his person.

Mmmmm, I'm pretty sure "Mom's Big Christmas Breakfast" is the Christmas tradition I miss most from home.  Grits, eggs, biscuits with sausage gravy, bacon, fried potatoes and orange juice!

Papa and his "big box".

Miles' favorite part of Christmas...playing with the tree, of course!

Our Christmas Feast!  My Mom is the BEST cook and, for me, going home for a visit is almost always most exciting because of Mom's cooking (can you tell I like food!?!?!)  We had roast beef with au jus, roasted onion red potatoes, brussel sprouts (my request), broccoli and cheese sauce, salad, rolls, Martinelli's sparkling juice to drink, and Edward's chocolate creme and key lime pies for dessert.  DELICIOUS, Thank you, Mom!!!