Dave and I decided not to get each other gifts this year. We always get thing through out the year if we want them, so we saw no reason to go out and spend money on each other just for Christmas. It was nice to get up Christmas morning and just spend time together and snuggle a little ;)
We were both off work for almost a week and it was amazing being able to spend some extra time with Dave and my Bronx baby.
On Christmas Eve we went to my Nannie's house to exchange our gifts (we draw names) and to play a dirty Santa game with gag gifts. I got a beautiful necklace/ear ring set and Dave got a Dick's Sporting Goods gift card for some new tennis shoes.
*Dave got the best gag gift ever! He ended up with a pack of AA batteries...and the note attached to them said, "gift not included." It was hilarious and actually something we can use! Ha!
Later on Christmas Eve we ate and spent time with Dave's side of the family at his Aunt's house. There are almost 20 of us, so we decided to exchange gifts by drawing names this year too. I think it takes the pressure off of picking out a nice gift for EVERYONE and also allows each person to spend a little more for a nice gift rather than buying 20 cheaper presents. That way, everyone can get what they want or something that they need. And with 20 mouths to feed at one gathering, it helps the budget too! Dave got a new Maglight and tie. I got a new Simply Vera pocketbook that I am in love with!
We weren't able to go to the Christmas Eve service at church because Bronx needed to be fed and have his medicine and poor thing had been cooped up in his kennel all day long, so I knew he needed a little time laying out in the floor where he can stretch out. (he is still on "zero activity" other than bathroom visits but it has almost been 6 weeks and soon we hope he will be able to actually get up and walk around a little more)
Late (really late) Christmas Eve we exchanged with my Mother in law at her house. Dave and I loved everything we got and MIL spoiled us both too much!
We spend Christmas afternoon with my family. This year we decided to do a seafood/steak meal instead of the traditional stuff. It was soo good! We had crab legs, steak, shrimp, baked potatoes, corn, and garlic-cheddar biscuits! I could barely move after dinner to open presents.
*Funny side note - we got my Dad an engraver and since he opened it my Mom said he has engraved everything they own! She said the only thing she has heard the past few days is the buzz of the engraver! (I only paid $4.98 for it at Lowes the day after Thanksgiving....that was a $5 well spent!)
Sadly, I'm very slack with my camera and I didn't take one single picture!! I took ONE stinking picture on my phone so I'll share that one. I bet you'll never guess who I took the picture of??? Ha! :)
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