Our Christmas began on Saturday the 21st where we went over to Joshua’s dad and stepmom’s house for dinner, games, and presents. We celebrated with my sister, Joshua’s stepsister, stepbrother, and brother along with the parents. We had a great time watching Mr. Big in his snowman outfit play with my in-laws’ brand new Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy.
Christmas Eve I had the day off, so I was able to finish my Christmas shopping, get groceries for the following day’s dinner, wrap presents, and finish decorating.
The next set of festivities began on Christmas morning. Dani, Joshua and I exchanged gifts and after that Joshua and I went over to his adopted family’s house for breakfast and more gift exchanging. Then we came back to the house where I began preparing Christmas dinner.
My parents, grandpa, uncle and cousin were present for Christmas dinner along with Joshua, Dani, and I. We had a delicious prime rib roast, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, broccoli, and sautéed spinach, and for dessert my uncle brought cheesecake.
The Presents
Personalized Wine Basket w/coasters and chalk (the stems are dipped in chalkboard paint) – From Mom & Dad Robinson
Goodie basket with a variety of candies and snacks – From Mom & Dad Robinson
All expenses paid excursion for our April 2014 cruise – From Mom & Dad Robinson
$40 Papa Gianni’s Gift Certificate – From Bobby & Amber
Crackers, salami and homemade biscotti – From Grandpa Dan & Grandma Sherry
Wiener Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers – From Auntie Gigi
Owl Umbrella Stand/Vase
iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot – From Joshua
Pedicure set – From Mom
Thomas Kinkade Disney Dreams Collection 2014 calendar – From Mom
Yoda mug – From Mom
Owl stickers – From Mom
Strawberry Lemonade Starbucks VIA Refreshers™ Instant Beverage – From Mom
Napa Valley Wine Train – From Mom & Dad Mora
Water bottle containing info about our 2014 Family Vacation – From Mom & Dad Mora
Clarisonic Mia2 Sonic Skin Cleansing Acne Clarifying Collection – From Mom
Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter – From Mom
Darth Vader clicker pen – From Dani
Old Navy necklace – From Dani
Jonathan Adler owl ornament – From Dani
Silver owl statue – From Mom
Open Hearts by Jane Seymour® necklace – From Dad
Star Wars fruit snacks – From Mom
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [Soundtrack, Special Edition] – From Uncle Mike
Knife sharpener – From Dad
Whitman’s Sampler – From Mom
$50.00 – From Grandmother & Grandaddy
$10 Starbucks gift card – From Uncle Mike
$50 in iTunes gift cards – From Mom and Cedar
$25 Sephora gift card – From Dani
Personalized snowman ornament – From Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Sandy
‘C’ ornament – From Mom
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