Christmas morning we rose up from our beds and went to the tree to open gifts as a family. Avery was a lot more active this year than last of course, and enjoyed her presents greatly. She got a bouncing zebra to ride on, a giant pink chair, sammy starfish from her swim school, and some books. Holly and my group gift this year was the dinning room table, but other than that she bought me a dual handset home phone system. I got her a statue from the willow tree collection, Child of Mine. We collect those and so far have maybe 20 or thirty. Well more so now since we got more from my parents too.

We went over to Hollys moms after we got through out presents and packed for our trip a little. There were presents to open and given there. Avery of course got a lot of fun stuff to play with and wear. Then we went home and got ready to take our plane trip to California.

Avery did pretty good on the plane for the most part, no major crying. We did have to expend some of her enegery by letting her roam around the airport, with daddy of course. But it was a good direct flight. Flying on Christmas isnt to bad. We arrived last night and ate some waffles and eggs my dad made. Aunt Laurie and Uncle Jason were there as well as Aunt Diane and her dog Tasha. We gathered around the tree and opened gifts.

One tradition my parents started is the code word tags which means we dont right actual names more like titles for each person. Like if the gift is for Holly from me it would say to Honda Lover from Toyota boy. Or something like that. Its fun. Avery was very tired by this time but enjoyed the presents and helped unwrap a little bit. Finally she fell asleep in grandpa's arms.

Now its the next morning and i just got done enjoying a nice hot bath in my parents wonderfully deep tub. Just wanted to update things. It is good to have family around during the holidays, and good to see those you have not seen in a while. I look forward to the week ahead and seeing Jon and his family too.