Well we survived Christmas without our leading man. Not only did we survive, but we actually had a nice time. Of coarse I would of much rather had Brian with us but I am so lucky that my parents have done the same traditions since I was a wee one which filled my head with happy thoughts. BEST PARENTS EVER! Setting up the tree was fun and Kenzie even helped put her ornament on the tree! It is a pair of shoes that say babies first xmas and the year. Really cute! On our Christmas Eve we Skyped with Brian so we could watch him open his presents since it was his Christmas. haha Me and Kenz got him a Keurig Coffee Maker and a carousel thing to stash his growing supply of coffee. I had also made him his favorite cookies which are oatmeal chocolate chip. I made sure to make a double batch so I could eat some too :). My mom made some rum balls since they are my favorite so in the box they went. My parents got him some clothes and a speedometer for his bike since that is his way of transportation on base. He really loved everything and I'm glad he had some presents to open that day. On Christmas Eve Santa came to see the kids. My niece, nephew and sister stayed the night which made it really fun! I wasn't sure how Kenzie would react to seeing a stranger with a long white beard but she did great. She just stared at him the entire time haha I think it was because Santa was my dad and she recognized his voice. Oh well :) Christmas day was pretty awesome and it was exciting to be on the other side of things as an adult getting more excited about seeing the kids reactions to gifts instead of opening your own presents. Since I have been a crocheting addict since I've been here my mom got me a great set of hooks and she put them in a holder that she had sewn for me using the leftover fabric from Kenzie's quilt. I love the colors and I am so in love with it! I will cherish it forever :) I also got a yarn ball winder which any knitter or crocheter knows it just great and makes it so much easier to use. Along with that came a yarn bowl! EEEK! I'm still waiting on it since they had gotten it on Etsy and the girl doesn't do projects over the holidays. Cant wait till it gets here! I also got some chuck taylor shoes which make me feel so cool haha. I still find myself trying to convince myself I'm cool enough for them! Brian had gotten me a beautiful ring that had Makenzie's birthstone in it. So in love with it! He is so good to me :) I got Kenzie some books and my parents got her a Tickle Me Elmo which she loves so much! They also got her this toy that will eventually change into a walker. I'm not ready to think about her walking yet! After all the gifts had been opened it was time for breakfast :) I made homemade biscuits that I found off pinterest and my dad accompanied them with him AMAZING sausage gravy! I have tried to copy this gravy and it is just not as good. I think its his lovins that he adds to it that make it oh so good! Yummo! After everyone "played" with their goodies and naps had been taken we started making dinner. We had prime rib with mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, corn and rolls. I was pretty stuffed after that! It was delicious! Kenzie approved of the mashed potatoes and carrots :) Overall Christmas was really nice and although Brian wasn't here I know next year he will be. (knock on wood). We made the best of the situation and I am proud of us for being so positive!
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