Christmas Eve at my brother-in-law's house was fun. Santa made his annual visit to the house, but we only had 3 small children there to enjoy it! Quite a few members of Walter's family have started staying home to spend Christmas Eve with their own families instead of driving into Baton Rouge 2 days in a row. Walter & I brought artichoke dip and enjoyed our evening with his family. And I pulled my hair back - whatcha think?
We decided to open our gifts to each other on Christmas Eve since Cameron was with his dad and would be coming back Christmas day, but didn't have much to open under the tree. He likes to save his money, so for the first time, he only asked for a couple of things, so we didn't buy much for him.
Walter & Cameron got me some Clinique make-up, a Clinique Happy perfume and lotion set, a set of everything I need to make Cosmopolitans, a shirt, a gift certificate to Cato and a gift certificate to Stage. Cameron & I got Walter a surround sound system, and several different tool type things that he wanted.
I picked Cameron up Christmas morning and he opened his gifts (mostly from family & friends). The cute shirt is from our friend Kimi and her family. He loved it! Thanks sista!!
Then we got ready to have Walter's family over for gumbo Christmas day. We had about 50 people show up and had a great time! Check out the presents once everyone got here! And we draw names! And here is the bird feeder that Walter made for one of his sisters.
Here are some cute pictures I took Christmas day:
Here are some pictures I got from my brother yesterday. My mom & step-dad went to Atlanta for Christmas to spend Christmas with my brother & his family. 
This is Daphne opening one of the gifts we sent!
And here are some pictures that my sister sent from their Christmas in Houston:
This is my 2 nephews and Elijah
And this is Elijah
And now, back to the real world! Walter & I dropped my car off at the shop today to try to fix whatever is wrong from my incident with the guard rail the day it snowed. The car is out of alignment and something about a caster being out of place! All I know is that my car is making odd noises and needs to be fixed. Hopefully, it will be ready tomorrow.
Walter & I went out to eat with Cathy & Brent tonight at Albasha and it was really good!! We thought about staying home and eating leftovers, but then we thought again!! We are all planning to go to a New Year's Eve party together and have been making plans for that. I am borrowing some clothes from Cathy since I don't have any fancy clothes and so I went and shopped in her closet before dinner! I found something cute, but I need to try it on and see how it looks on me.
JP has called several times lately and seems to be doing really well. My friend, Lesley, and I are going to visit him in Houston Jan. 10 & 11th! Cameron will be going with us and I am excited! We are going to stay at the same hotel as last time that is in a mall, so it should be fun! Plus we will get to see JP and he is very excited that we are coming.
The last thing I have to say is that I AM GOING ON A DIET!!! I can't fit in my clothes again! I have never tried the South Beach Diet, but I do great on Atkins and it is very similar, just a slight bit healthier, so I am going to try it. Anyone with me?? I need a support group!!!!!
I hope you have had a great Christmas!!
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What a busy but fun Christmas!! Makes me tired just reading about it.
So glad you'll be seeing JP very soon. :-)
Looks like yall were very busy. I, too, am glad its over and my house can go back to normal. Happy New Year!!
First of all, I LOVE your hair like that. It looks so pretty! Looks like y'all had a great Christmas and got nice things. Wow, that family gathering looks like it was alot of fun. The little bitty girl with the curls in the plaid dress is precious. I love the birdhouse Walter made. It's really nice.
I know it has made your holidays to hear JP's voice. I'm glad he is doing well. Has Cameron been to visit before? I can't recall you mentioning that. I know you're looking forward to the visit with him. I'm with you, ready to start the new year.
Your hair looks nice that way.
Holidays are always so busy, and I too am glad it's over. Now maybe things can get back to being somewhat normal :)
Sounds like you're enjoying your break, as am I! I just love pixes of kitties under the Christmas tree. One of our cats has found every stray bow, and keeps batting them around the house. BTW, I've got a holiday snap of a different genre for you on Sx3 tomorrow...please do stop by!
Hi Dawn,
I was here earlier, then unexpected company pulled in! So I'm back.
Looks like you had a great Christmas! Love the pictures. Walter's bird house is beautiful. And who cooked all that gumbo for 50 people?
Love the kitties under the tree as well.
I'm glad Christmas is over, too, although I have one more function tomorrow evening. Our Christmas buffet at my church. Looking forward to it.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hugs,
Renie
I really like the new "do." And who played Santa for your Christmas celebration?
I like the new hair do. I noticed everyone's "warm" Christmas attire!! I was warm here, too!
I'm going on a diet in January. Haven't decided on which one yet, but I may be answering your group call.
Looks like a busy and fun-filled Christmas.
What a fun busy Christmas. Love the pictures. The hair looks nice pulled back.
Hey Sista!
Your hair looks great like that! You should do that more often :-)
That birdhouse is gorgeous!! The bird that moves into that house is going to be one lucky birdie, LOL!!
I'm really looking forward to seeing JP! Tell Cameron to bring an IPod or a game thingie to play in the car so he doesn't get tired of hearing us talk!!! At least this time, we will know how to get into the hotel so Cameron won't be mortified...LMAO!!!
Diet huh?? When do you plan to start? I might do it with you again...but we can't do it on our roadtrip!!!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I'm tired and glad it is over. Today I don't plan on doing anything -- Just hanging in my PJ's and maybe a little bit of cleaning up and putting new toys away in Aden's room. Happy New Years if I don't get here.
Hugs,
Anissa
Wow!! What a great Christmas you had!! My kids left last night so I havent had time to download pictures or post to my blog about mine yet, but I will.
I hope you have a wonderful 2009!!
It looks so warm in the photo's!!
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