Christmas has come and gone and now we are awaiting the arrival of 2012!
Our many many Christmas' were wonderful! Luke got home on the 16th of December (after having been gone since Thanksgiving Break) and we hit the ground running with Christmas Parties beginning on the 17th. I have definitely fallen behind on blogging about our family Christmas' AND taking pictures...oops. This is the first week since Luke has been home that we're able to take time and just relax. I feel like I've forgotten the meaning of relaxing lately...life does that to you doesn't it?
Either way, the 17th was Christmas with the Butters and we had a great time! It's not very often that all the Butters Boys get together with all of us wives and the two grandchildren. It was an enjoyable day followed by another amazing day.
On Sunday, we were honored to be apart of our God Daughter's dedication at church. Followed by lunch with great friends. It is so easy to see that this little girl is a blessing to many! - Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of this either...shame shame shame. What was I thinking?? (Oh, right, that I'd rather be holding this precious little angel instead of taking pictures.) :)
In between a few hours at work and last minute Christmas shopping, my best friend (who will be moving to Florida shortly) was able to make a little visit before Christmas. When the two of us get together, you can bet there is going to be laughter and good times!
The rest of the week left some room for Luke and I to celebrate our own Christmas together before we hit the road to celebrate Christmas with my side of the family; with 3 different sub-family celebrations!
Friday, my grandmother was discharged from the rehab center to home - where we also celebrated Christmas with my mom's side of the family there - The Gafkjen's. We all brought a pizza. Yup, we had pizza for Christmas. Unconventional - yes. Delicious - yes. Brilliant Idea - yes! Zero preparation and almost nothing to clean up except a few pizza boxes! It made the most sense to do this with my grandma's transition back home. This Christmas too, was a great party. Lots of visiting, chatting and reminiscing.
Saturday, after spending the entire morning going into town and gathering some last minute items and things for my grandmother, Luke and I spent some time with my grandmother at her house - as the transition process back home requires a few days and help from family. By mid-afternoon, we were baking again and getting ready for Christmas with my immediate family before heading over to my Aunt and Uncle's place for Christmas with my Dad's side of the family - The Bregg's. By the end of Saturday night - we were ready to crash. But - I had to at least attempt to watch the Grinch before heading to bed...as I've adopted this tradition for myself. I think Evan, Luke and I lasted about 15 minutes into the movie. (Poor sister had to be to work by 6am the next day and went right to bed).
Christmas Day - Santa brought stockings for all of us kids: Danielle, Evan, Luke and myself. (My parents family is quickly growing and Dad is finally getting boys!) Then Mom made her Christmas tradition breakfast; but only myself, Luke, Mom and Dad were there to eat it.
The rest of the day, Mom and I were at Grandma's house helping her move furniture around and 'modifying' her home as best as possible (my OT skills have definitely been put to practice the last few weeks and it's amazing how things have started to come natural to me). Other than that, Christmas Day was pretty low key. Luke and I went over to the Todd's to watch the Packers beat the Bears (GO PACK GO)!
All in all, it was a great Christmas weekend - full of lots of different activities. Monday, we all got together and built a ramp for Grandma for accessibility. In the process of the craziness of the last five days, I acquired a cold and ran a small fever last night. But I am feeling rested and much better this morning.
Whew...that was exhausting just writing about it all!
Regardless of the craziness and stress that the Holidays can bring sometimes, we hope ya'll had a memorable and joyous Christmas. As Luke likes to remind me; we have family to visit and much to be thankful for!
Merry 'Late' Christmas and if rest and relaxation were not available to you and yours this past weekend, may you be able to get a little 'R &R' this week as you gear up for the New Year.
I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be another great year!
~The Butters'
(and sorry for not posting any pictures...I failed at taking pictures this year.)
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