Happy Holiday's From The Prideaux's!!
Well, Noelle was up at around 6. (in her defence, she gets up at 6 for school) Michael was up by 7:15. (he usually gets up about 7:20)
A mad dash was made for the living room to see what Santa had brought. Noelle got an American Girl doll and a new Anastasia movie. (she went through 2 VCR tapes!) Michael got a Spiderman vs. Venom dart game and a new Toy Story 2 movie. He also got a Buzz Lightyear bath robe.
Noelle's big gift was a cell phone. Sean couldn't figure out how to use his, so he got a new one and Noelle got his old one. (keeping in mind, "old" is about three months) We were pretty sneaky in how we did it. Noelle was about to open a present when Sean called her phone making a different present ring. She ripped it open and of course screamed.
Michael's big gift was a new guitar. He also got a pedal that makes a ton of different sounds. He, just like his sister screamed. He is playing it right now as I'm typing this. We will all soon be deaf.
Sean's big gift was a black leather coat. He's never had a nice coat and since I got one last year, I figured it was time for him to wear something other than his work coat. He did not scream.
My big gift was, believe it or not, better than the under the sink flip down storage thing. When we had been dating for about three years, he gave me a promise ring that had six rubies and three diamond chips. Several years ago, one of the rubies fell out. I had told Sean that I would like to have a new ruby put in for Valentines Day. I guess Valentines Day came early because I got it today! Of course I screamed.
After a couple of naps on the couch, it was off to mom and dad's to celebrate with them and Amy and Riley. (Jack was sick, so he stayed home with Jon) Everyone got things they asked for and then some. Probably one of THE best came from Jon and Amy. They felt that after me going to school, dealing with a crappy job and Sean trying to start a business, we deserve to go to Chateau Avalon. It becomes a "win-win" situation for all because we will drop the kids off at their house and when the boys get up early, Jon and Amy can sleep in because the kids will get up with them!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that the New Years is good to you. Sorry I didn't get cards out this year. That's my goal for next year.
