The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
~Burton Hillis
~Burton Hillis
Christmas Day 2009, was a happy relaxed day. The lead up was crazy and mindblowing, organising two Christmas Dinners at your house for both sides of the family, (lunch and dinner) is not an easy feat. Though with a lot of contribution from the family members the day came together like a fine pecan pie : ). My sister Olivia, the mastermind behind such things as the beautiful Christmas table settings to the organising of the yummy lunch, was so very much appreciated.
With all the lead up towards Christmas, and the added organization involved with the pool, I was not sure how we were going to feel on the day.
I should have also added when calculating our emotions a huge serving of sleep deprivation. Our Gorgeous Girl, Imogen awoke at 3 am on Christmas day… we were shortly woken there after, by a very loud announcement of “ SANTA’S BEEN!!!”. After quickly and quietly telling Imogen that even though Santa had been, it was not time to wake up, everyone returned to land of nod. This to us parents was unfortunately short lived with a bounding they came at 5 am onto our bed…at this point I must stop and ask “ Where do kids get all there energy?, and how become when your older you have none!!”..I don’t think there really is an answer….funny that!!.
Well as you can imagine, and as it most likely occurred in most families, wrapping paper was thrown everywhere revealing the gifts from the lists they had written to Santa (clever man, that he is : ). Then this was followed by breakfast..at about 5.30am, that is far too early to eating (or even waking) I believe. Then more presents, from our gorgeous friends. Then the mum and dad presents. Imogen favourite being the Diego Rescue Centre (Well Done to me) and Kody’s was spending the day with us, though secretly I think it was the Star Wars Book from Santa. Ashton, well he had so many Christmas requests..so demanding that child : )..I think his favourite gift would have been a feed from me. I must also mention that Ashton – the perfect spud child, did not wake till 8.45am on Christmas Day, after retiring on Christmas Eve at 6pm (he is truly one of a kind in this crazy family).
The rest of the day carried on, guests arriving, a huge feast for lunch, swimming, feeding, playing WII games…only briefly did we have moments of melancholy. There seemed to be a peaceful air to the day, and I have no doubt that this Christmas will not be the last we spend with our little girl.
Late that afternoon, surprisingly (not) Imogen fell asleep. I was very grateful she did as I am not sure of the reception Jason’s family would have received if she had not. All the Holmes’ arrived just after 4, for more swimming, food and laughter. We had a lovely evening and Christmas Day drew to an end at about 11pm, with both me and Jason collapsing on our bed into a DEEP DEEP sleep.
Christmas day gave us many perfect and precious memories, though everyday we spend together as a family we continue to capture many more.
I will leave you with something my dear girl said to her littlest brother the other day as he smiled at her..
“Oh Ashton, you made me laugh so much it made my heart smile”
May your heart have plenty to smile about in 2010.
With Love and Hope
Fiona, Jason, Kody, Imogen and Ashton xxxxx
With all the lead up towards Christmas, and the added organization involved with the pool, I was not sure how we were going to feel on the day.
I should have also added when calculating our emotions a huge serving of sleep deprivation. Our Gorgeous Girl, Imogen awoke at 3 am on Christmas day… we were shortly woken there after, by a very loud announcement of “ SANTA’S BEEN!!!”. After quickly and quietly telling Imogen that even though Santa had been, it was not time to wake up, everyone returned to land of nod. This to us parents was unfortunately short lived with a bounding they came at 5 am onto our bed…at this point I must stop and ask “ Where do kids get all there energy?, and how become when your older you have none!!”..I don’t think there really is an answer….funny that!!.
Well as you can imagine, and as it most likely occurred in most families, wrapping paper was thrown everywhere revealing the gifts from the lists they had written to Santa (clever man, that he is : ). Then this was followed by breakfast..at about 5.30am, that is far too early to eating (or even waking) I believe. Then more presents, from our gorgeous friends. Then the mum and dad presents. Imogen favourite being the Diego Rescue Centre (Well Done to me) and Kody’s was spending the day with us, though secretly I think it was the Star Wars Book from Santa. Ashton, well he had so many Christmas requests..so demanding that child : )..I think his favourite gift would have been a feed from me. I must also mention that Ashton – the perfect spud child, did not wake till 8.45am on Christmas Day, after retiring on Christmas Eve at 6pm (he is truly one of a kind in this crazy family).
The rest of the day carried on, guests arriving, a huge feast for lunch, swimming, feeding, playing WII games…only briefly did we have moments of melancholy. There seemed to be a peaceful air to the day, and I have no doubt that this Christmas will not be the last we spend with our little girl.
Late that afternoon, surprisingly (not) Imogen fell asleep. I was very grateful she did as I am not sure of the reception Jason’s family would have received if she had not. All the Holmes’ arrived just after 4, for more swimming, food and laughter. We had a lovely evening and Christmas Day drew to an end at about 11pm, with both me and Jason collapsing on our bed into a DEEP DEEP sleep.
Christmas day gave us many perfect and precious memories, though everyday we spend together as a family we continue to capture many more.
I will leave you with something my dear girl said to her littlest brother the other day as he smiled at her..
“Oh Ashton, you made me laugh so much it made my heart smile”
May your heart have plenty to smile about in 2010.
With Love and Hope
Fiona, Jason, Kody, Imogen and Ashton xxxxx
3 comments:
Much love and bucket loads of hope to you all.
What a gorgeous family you are!
Hugs
Kimmie & Heartpoet
Happy Happy New Year Holmes family, but it be a great one for you all! Love the photos, wow you had an awesome Christmas !Prayers continue for your gorgeous girl and your amazing family! Hugs and best wishes from across the oceans, God Bless, Mark Samm Deqlan Logan SOUTH AFRICA
Hope You had a wonderful Christmas & New yeaer with many more together ♥
may 2010 open new doors for us all
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