The Guse Family: 'Tis the Season

I would love to say that the holiday season got away from me and I just didn't have time to post anything, but that wouldn't be necessarily true. I like to write and love my family, so doing this blog is a 'no-brainer'. But, I don't want to feel tied to it as just 'another thing on my never-ending list of to-do's'.

So, here I am in March writing about what happened for our family at Christmas. It was a great season! As the boys are getting older, it's fun to watch their excitement and knowledge about Christmas grow.

Our first Christmas was on December 15th with the Andersen's. After Alex's Christmas program at Church and visiting Santa at the Mall, we headed over to celebrate. We had lots of wonderful appetizers/treats while watching the Viking's game (in which they beat the Eagles 48-30). We enjoyed a wonderful prime rib meal made by my Uncle Jeff and Aunt Reney, as well as help by my cousin, Cassie, I am sure. After dinner we headed upstairs by the tree to open gifts. We were all spoiled again! After gifts we enjoyed sitting around and catching up with each other. The boys were exhausted when we left for home.

My first attempt at making a tutu.

We celebrated Christmas at my parents on Christmas Eve. Andy had to work, so we headed over there when he got home. But, before we did, we had to set out a plate for Santa because who knew when we would be home and who would be awake?

We had a great time at my parent's house opening gifts, eating a delicious meal and snacks, playing games and legos as well as watching movies (the boys). Although they don't live in my childhood home anymore, it always feels low key and homey. I learned that with Ninja Turtle legos, my Alex can sit and work on something for hours, I mean 4 hours.

My favorite annual gift from my mom; our family ornaments.

On Christmas morning, we woke up bright and early to open up gifts. The kids were so excited. Alex even woke up periodically throughout the night asking, "Did he (Santa) come yet?". I think Alex opened all his gifts within 5 minutes. He was very excited. Mommy got a new TV for the living room that we played the Yule Log on. The boys got several nice gifts like new clothes, puzzles and games. Daddy got a trip to Washington in January to visit his brother and go sea duck hunting. Although I wasn't able to keep it a secret and he found out about a week prior to Christmas, oh well? We had a big breakfast and played around the house with our new toys for a while.

After enjoying a quiet morning at home with my boys; we headed over to my Aunt and Uncles for the Johnson family Christmas. We enjoyed playing games, had a wonderful potluck meal, some sledding and skating, some chit-chat, and a fun dice game of gifts.