Christmas with the Meldrums
The kids always enjoy the yummy rich treats their aunts make for them every year (so do I).
Poor Jacob was not doing too great. He was throwing up and couldn't even participate in any of the fun games the kids played. I guess he was contagious because for the next week EVERYONE, but Jared and his family, were doing the same.
In this picture: Jared, Tracy,
Hunter, Alyssa and baby Jackson
Bud and his Mama cuddling
Bud and his Mama cuddling
The girls love Grandpa.
I always enjoy spending time with the Meldrum side of our family. I can always feel the spirit and feel so much love when I go to Mark's home. Christmas is always so fun at their house!
On Christmas Day we usually wake up really early to open presents but this year Cole had to work until six in the morning! The kids were such good sports and agreed that we couldn't open presents until daddy had slept for a couple of hours. So we waited and waited and finally, daddy was up and ready to open presents!
As you can tell from my cheesy smile, I was very excited to receive this purse I couldn't stop bragging about. It's cute and practical. My husband is a good listener. He also got me an ipod dock station for my kitchen and I love it. For Christmas he upgraded to a nicer X-box.
Tio Justin also spoiled the kids with some cute toys that the kids were very excited to get. The big moment came when Sadee opened her gift from Grandma Ana and it was a Nintendo DS. What a spoiled little girl! The deal is she gets to play it as long as she is nice to it and shows responsibility in taking care of it. Can you tell how excited she was to get that thing??
Aidan also got a lot of fun stuff. My favorite was his big boy backpack with his name engraved on it. He is excited to know that now he'll have a backpack for when he starts preschool.
My mom, brothers and brother-in-law, Wyatt, made Christmas Day a very happy one for me, Cole and the kids. This is the first time in a long time where we remembered the true meaning of Christmas and remembered Christ as we spent our time together as a family.
We also got to know more about Justin's girlfriend , Melody, and had a good time eating some latin food!!
To end our wonderful day, Rob, his wife Jeramie, Justin,Melody, Cole and I, went to see "Avatar" in 3D. By far one of the best movies we've seen in years. It was amazing.
We hope you all enjoyed the holidays like we have and always remember how much we love you all. Have a happy new year and may the Lord always bless you and those who are dearest to you.
Cole and Dixie Meldrum
