Christmas 2009

I have finally rounded up every last scrap of wrapping paper, reorganzied Mackenzie's new toys and am eying the Christmas tree, a plan of attack for deconstructing it already forming in my head. Can you believe Christmas 2009 is over? Just like that! One minute we are floating in a tinsel covered Christmas dream and the next, the brakes are squealing and reality sets in-Christmas 2009 is over and in the books. Days ago I was wondering if time could go any slower, anticipation of Christmas thick in the air. Now, I am trying to find those hours that flew by with out notice...Here are a some of the MANY pictures of our Christmas morning (I'm going to post as many as I can so that those far away can see reactions to gifts, etc) :

Having been up so late, Mackenzie didn't wake up until 8:30. Despite the sleep she missed, she was still all smiles :
Here are a few snapshots of Mike on Christmas day

What a great gift for Mike- Beer bread!
I love how expressive Mike is. Here he is opening his new DS game:
And a gift card to NFL.com from my mom. Needless to say, you " done good" mom:


Here are a few pictures of me on Christmas:

Mike got me this really cool running jacket. It reflect light so that I can go running at night. See the difference in the jacket with the flash and with out?

Without flash:

With the flash:
He also got me a new running hat ( maybe he was tired of the stench of my old one?) and a light that attaches to the bill so I can jog at night ( "head lights" are popular the Rose family..hehe)

And a heavy duty true canvas tote ( I've been eying it for years)

A "Sisters' picture frame with an ancient picture of Nikki and Carley learning to drive in my dads truck! I love it!


Mackenzie's holiday highlights:
Mackenzie seemed overwhelmed by all of the presents and actually had to take a few breaks. Once she had some breakfast and a little quiet time, she was back to her old self again.

This is a Sesame Street version of a doll house given to Mackenzie from my parents. She loves it although she has a strange compulsion with making sure Big Bird stays laying down on the bed:
Look what the Hansfords sent ! This pig is one of her favorite. When you touch it's nose it sneezes and says " Excuse me!" So Mackenzie keeps going around saying " Excuse me, pig"

Working on a puzzle:

Here's what Santa brought Mackenzie:
Quite the set up, Mackenzie!
And one flash back from last year: