Christmas 2008

The Hobbs Family had a great Christmas. We are probably the only family in the world that has to wake up their kids on Christmas morning. Tucker and I woke the kids up around 6:45 to see what Santa had brought them. Santa Claus was extremely good to all of us this year. He brought Maddie the black and white tiger ("Stripes"), a Barbie Mermaid, some Disney Fairies figurines and a bean bag. Nathan was given a Buzz Lightyear, a bean bag, a a basketball goal, and some underwear. They both got a two-seater battery operated vehicle that they are sharing the driving privileges nicely. I think Nathan actually likes the vehicle better than Maddie does, she is unable to put the tiger down for long!!

Tucker had received some nice presents that he had bought himself before Christmas ( a gun-for home protection and a new radio for his car) so he got a shirt from me and a Shutterfly calendar (which I made) from the kids. Then, Tucker gave me a very nice watch, a pretty shirt, and then he gave me my "big" present: A Swifter Wet-Jet!!!! Yes, you heard me right....a Swifter wet jet, with extra cloths and cleaner!!! I was very shocked and could not believe my eyes....this is my BIG PRESENT!!! I laughed so hard until I was crying. Then, he came back with another present. I had only asked for a computer program to convert my home videos from my camera to my computer and then to a DVD. Well, to my surprise.....he bought me a laptop which does all of the above for me!!!! We all had a very nice Christmas!!!

On Christmas Eve, we went to Tucker's parents' house for a delicious Prime Rib dinner with all of the trimmings. The in-laws out did themselves again this year. After dinner, the kids opened up their presents from the family and then the adults played Dirty Christmas. It started off a little slow this year, but by the end it got pretty heated. Tucker and I came home with the presents we took: a Lowe's gift card and a gift certificate to a nice day spa, both worth $30.00.

Here is Nathan carrying his tool set from his Aunt Kara and family, too cute! It is quite a bit bigger than he is.

Susan, an "adopted aunt" to Tucker, makes the kids outfits every year for Christmas. This year, Audrey wanted a "Little House on the Prairie" dress. So, all 4 girls got the cutest plaid dresses with matching dolls and Nathan got some corduroy coveralls with a car on it. They were the cutest things in the world!

On Christmas Day, my sister and her family came over for lunch and good family fun. The kids played great together and had a blast. Elliott and Nathan hooked up together and had some special bonding, which is great to see (there is only a 9 month difference between the two of them). The girls played dress-up and put on a nice little fashion show and performance for us.

I hope all of you had a great Christmas and some special family time together this year. I hope you took some time from the chaos to remember the real reason for the season: Jesus and what His birth did for all of us! I am very grateful for the things that I have and I enjoy every minute with my family.

This is what finally happened when Nathan was still for too long in the car. He had no nap on Christmas day and go up around 6:45 am! He was knocked out!