Crazy Christmas!

Oh my...where to begin?!? Well the madness started on the 23rd of December at Jason's cousins home. It was a lot of fun but started off the numerous miles that would be put on a car over the next few days. Brody stole the show with his dance moves to the song "I like to move it, move it" and cousin Logan joined in on the fun as well.

The next day, Chirstmas Eve of course, we started off going to my aunt and uncle's home on my dad's side of the family. Christmas Eve is always spent with my dad, ever since I can remember since my parents were separted before I was out of diapers. Brody fell in love with Nicole's cell phone (unlimited internet so no extra charges for her), and enjoyed spending time with his 3rd cousins Hannah and Kylie. The picture below is of Nicole, Brody and the girls.

This next one is of my dad, Monkey #2 (aka George), Brody, and my cousin Rob. Oh, and be scared of Brody's sweater because his dinosaur may eat your candy canes!

When we left my aunt and uncles we went back to my house to continue the festivites with my dad, step mom, brothers, and one of their girlie friends. Brody was spoiled with more great gifts, the first being some Gerber munchies, numerous outfits and crayons for the tubby.

Brody then received a tickle me cookie monster, an Elmo chair, and a HUGE stuffed dog that you can see below. He just loves this dog and will attack it at random times throughout the day...it is hilarious.

After Brody went to bed and my dad left we decided that it was time to put together Brody's play house or cottage to be exact. We were so excited for this gift, it has a doorbell, phone, and a small table to built in seats. I told Jason to look "cheesy" for the pic and I think he did a great job!

On Christmas morning I woke up, put the breakfast casserole on (I made 3 pans for everyone), and got the house ready. Then before Brody woke up my mom, dad, step mom, brothers, my brother's girlfriend, two aunts, an uncle, grandma, and four cousins came over to watch Brody open his gifts. I added this next pic because I thought it was hilarious of my dad and Brody's two monkeys.

Of course this is a pic of my dad, Brody and I right after he woke up.

After Brody opened his gifts it was on to my mom's house to open gifts there and we got to visit with Jackson as well. Brody received a table and chairs from my mom, and the neat thing is is that the chairs and table fold down...very nifty Step 2!

Then...after we were finished at my mom's it was on to my grandma's house (and yes this is still Christmas day). Brody at this point was about to have a melt down but did play with his new sweeper for awhile, which kept the gift opening and visiting going. By the way the sweeper actually pics up dust bunnies and such...I definitely suggest. :o)

Random pic of my sweet Brody cheesin' it up for everyone.

Oh...I forgot to put in a pic of Brody in his new home. The morgage is pretty cheap on this one.

This is my mom opening up one of her gifts. Do you think she was surprised?

So...after we were finished at my grandma's house, well after Brody was finished, we went home to get him a nap, as well as ourselves. THEN it was on to Jason's mom's home for dinner and more gift opening...at this point I felt like my body was going to drop to the floor and not get up for a few days. We really had a nice time and so did Brody, which of course ending up with more spoiling of our little boy. Actually Brody was more enthralled with dimming and brightening the Christmas tree with his grandma's switch.

The next day we woke up and were at my mom's by 10am to have breakfast and to visit with my aunt and uncle who were leaving at noon to their next destination. It was a nice visit but we were so exhausted but it was worth the drive.

Then around 5pm we was off to Jason's dads home, and as you guessed, more gift opening. Brody received Elmo live, which he just loved. He tried kissing it, hugging it, and feeding it...it was too funny. Brody also played a lot with his cousin Logan and as you can see he posed below for my camera...isn't he cute!

Brody feeding Elmo.

And then we stayed home all day Saturday and did not get out of PJ's! We boycotted any leaving of the home...well maybe Jason did go pick us up something to eat but that was it! We were so exhausted and wanted Brody to play with all his new toys. All in all we had a wonderful Christmas and were so thankful to have all the time with family and friends.