Holleboom Family Blog: Moore Family Christmas

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Moore Family Christmas

We didn't think we'd be able to get together with Nana, Papa, Aunt Lindsay, and Great Grandma Jackie on Christmas Eve this year, but Nana ended up having a last minute work schedule change so she was home early enough. So we headed over to Nana and Papa's house in the afternoon to open gifts before heading to Aunt Sharon's for the Burge family Christmas Eve party. Carson fell asleep in the short 6-mile ride over to Nana and Papa's, but he woke up well (but slowly) once we got there. He had a lot of fun giving everyone their gifts - I think that is really his favorite part. :) Of course, he loves getting gifts himself, but he really does thoroughly enjoy giving them.

As always, we are blessed with a generous family. We all got some really great gifts. Kevin and Sara got some new (much needed) luggage, an awesome blanket, some socks, and money. Carson received a laptop learning computer, a DJ mixing booth, some books, an Elmo music player, a dump truck, a puzzle, a savings bond, and some clothes, socks, and pajamas. He'll also be getting a nice toybox for his new bedroom. He loves everything!

1 comment:

The Voogts said...: That's great that it worked out to celebrate with your family. That computer looks awesome! I bet Carson loves it.; December 27, 2010 at 7:12 AM

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