First we had Christmas with Dad and Neal and Kristin and their little ones Brayden and Brooklyn. That was one crazy night. The boys got sleeping bags. which means they are ready for camping this year and all the years to come. Marissa got a makeup kit which she loves. What little girl wouldn't want a whole suitcase full of make up? Jessica and I got Coleman camping chairs which are something we both have wished for. I got a FREE PETE t shirt and Jessica got an ARAN Irish scarf. All in all we made out like bandits. THANKS DAD.
The Nesthide Christmas came next: hold on its wild ride. Every one was there, Greta came out for an appearance, even TJ's son Andrew was there rocking the sweater vest. This was Romans first chance since the family reunion to play with Andrew who is the closest to his age. We had a blast. Roman found the ice bucket early on and the chase started. Shamus didn't do much but he did enjoy everyone commenting about his red hair. With so many baby's there it became very obvious the next generation of Nesthides are here and are poised to take over.
While the gift exchange is always exciting it was even more so this year. With the continuing stealing of gifts and my mistake of getting Melanie's ornaments stolen we had plenty to laugh at. Jessica and I are extremely grateful to Emily for stealing our candles and plates. While very nice, in a house of 3 children the griddle we stole from Beth-Ann has easily become the best gift from Christmas.
Mom's Christmas: now this one comes with a disclaimer: We weren't there for the whole time so any destruction the kids did is not all their fault. Yes Jessica got sick during Christmas and I rushed her to the hospital. She is fine just some breathing problems that went un-treated. The kids made out like bandits again. With the clothes and the blocks and everything they are ready for the new year. Thanks MOM!We love the outfits for the boys. Marissa loves her book. I even got to read a story to her from it.
CHRISTMAS DAY! So in keeping with tradition we were fortunate enough to have a large gift for all three kids. Jessica's Father Jerry got the kids a new swing set and had it shipped to us. Now i am pretty good with tools and i consider myself an expert on cars but this swing set is very very large. I called in the expert at Christmas morning amazement. DAD to the rescue. Dad came over prior to Christmas morn and took the swing set in box for and did pre assemble and organization so that Christmas morning at 5 am when he showed up we would be able to complete construction in the allotted 1:16 min. While we were one minute over with the frigid temperatures, it was below freezing, and the needed silence as to not wake Roman. I think we performed the first Not So Normal Family Christmas miracle. Besides the swing set the kids had a great haul. Roman pulled in lots of cars and trucks, he got refrigerator magnets and some ARMY men. Shamus got lots of baby toys, and Marissa got a whole mess of fashion decorating items. Jessica got some of her favorite things, and I got the new CD from the band the kept me sane overseas. Linkin Park.
Later that day was the Buckley family Christmas. Northern Kentucky here we come right back were we started from. Even though we packed a whole family into a small two bed room apartment the whole family had the best time. Roman was great and Marissa played and was a perfect angel all night. We got socks and picture ornaments. I even got a reflective vest! It was great for the kids to see everyone. Shamus got to show off his red hair and Roman got to show off his long hair.
On Wednesday of the Christmas week Jessica's mom came over with MORE presents for the kids! yes these rug rats just kept getting gifts. She brought more clothes which were sorely needed. As well as more toys and fun things to keep the kids entertained for the whole year.
All in all this Christmas was amazing. Thanks to all those who made it happen.
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