Christmas with the Rudisell Family!

Well - now that we are officially in the New Year, I guess I should summarize our Christmas celebrations, so here goes:

On Thursday night, December 18th, we had a wonderful Christmas dinner over at Robin's parents' home (about 15 minutes away) and had our Christmas celebration with them before we left for Tennessee. (We alternate Christmas and Thankgiving here and Tennessee every other year, so it was our year to have Thanksgiving in Texas and Christmas in Tennessee). We had an awesome time and the children had a blast!

Here is little Ryan "ripping" the paper from one of his presents from his Grandparents (an ESPN Baseball Batting Practice Toy!!!) We weren't sure if he enjoyed the toy more or the opening process!

Here is Jack with a favorite present of his from his Grandparents - a Policecar "Bed Tent"! (Ryan got a sports themed bed tent as well). What we have found is that the tents (and Jack's related police siren noise) are GREAT for during the day, but have to be taken off and stored during the night. Otherwise - these little guys NEVER go to sleep - it's all just too tempting!

Robin got a Chia Herb Garden - - - an unusual, unexpected - and actually quite useful gift - for someone who LOVES to cook! (Her Daddy bought this unique item for her! - Thanks Dad!)

Ashley got the famous pair of suede boots that she had been diligently searching for all Fall - a nice gift from her Grandparents! She has LOVED wearing them!

Just what my dear ol' Dad needs - - - a "Perfect Push Up" workout device. If that thing gives him a physique like that - maybe we ALL should invest in one!

Overall - we had a wonderful time celebrating a beautiful Christmas with our family and that's what is most important!