On the 23rd the kids opened gifts from us and nick and I exchanged our gifts as well. Later in the day we surprised the kids with tickets to the Polar Express train ride in Lebanon , Ohio along with some new pj's ! They were so excited and we were too. During the hour long journey Santa and his elves made their way through the train spending time with each family. Balloon artists (elves) were also on board entertaining the kids. The train station was dressed in Christmas cheer . Before boarding they served hot chocolate and cookies! We all had a blast and can't wait to do it next year!
For total transparency and to prove pictures can be deceiving, we might look like the little happy family, BUT.... right before boarding the train Nick handed me the tickets. I mindlessly stuck them in my Vera bookbag. We picked out our seats but then decided to move to another spot right after Nick handed me the tickets. Getting to our new spots, he asked me for the tickets because they were coming around punching the tickets. I looked and looked in my purse, my pockets, and under our seats. I could not find the tickets anywhere. My heart started racing, and Nick was getting mad. We looked for the tickets for about 10 minutes. Finally we had found them but not before we were in a huff and totally raging mad at each other. Tis the season right?! Just thought I would share. I am so guilty of looking at other couples, families, etc and being completely jealous because they seem perfect and happy compared to my hot mess family. Then I think I wonder if others do the same with mine not knowing one hour prior to picture being taken there were definitely no smiles!!
On Christmas Eve Santa made his first stop at our house . We told the kids Santa had to start early for all the families who's mommies and daddies worked on Christmas Day! While the kids played with all their new toys I made our Christmas dinner. I was pretty impressed with how yummy it turned out! I am by no means a great cook lol but can follow a recipe! Nick really wanted to
Attend midnight mass. We hadn't been since mere was a baby. We started attending the earlier mass times on Christmas Eve because it was just easier with kids. I am so glad he insisted. The mass was beautiful and the choir was amazing singing all my favorites! Max slept during the whole thing!! We didn't go to bed until after 2am though !
On Christmas Day nick left for work and the kids, the dog, and i left for Augusta . We picked my mom up and then made our way to my brother's house to exchange gifts. On thanksgiving the kids drew names! My brother and sister in law gave my mom , sister and I the sweetest gift. It was an ornament with my dad's picture ! I absolutely adored it and was my favorite gift of all !! After we made our way to my aunts for dinner . My aunts can cook ! They got it from my granny!! I love coming from such a bug family and love when we all get together . Ended the night there playing left, right, center ! Even the kids played! It was so fun (now I need to purchase the game)! That evening the kids and I relaxed and watched tv at my moms ! It was nice to finally get to sit back and relax with a glass of wine. The next day it was unseasonably warm! I took advantage and walked off some of those endless calories I had consumed the last couple days . We then got ready and headed back to our house to meet nick and have our final Christmas celebration with his family . By that evening I was exhausted! I had a couple days off to recoup but the kids were stir crazy and fighting like wild animals that it just wasn't very relaxing . I did manage to take them to the movies to see sing ! Then it was back to work again . I feel like their Christmas break wasn't very enjoyable but hopefully they block out all the madness and remember the good ! Fingers crossed !! Hope everyone else had a great Christmas !
The Habermehl Grandchildren
Bryce, Bensyn, Meredith, Abbey, Delaney, & Max
Hands down the best gift I received this Christmas from my brother and sister in law. This time of year is always a little difficult. My dad LOVED Christmas.
Love my aunt's new farm house table . It was made locally and I think I am going to be paying a visit to get one made for our house!!
Officer Max in the house!! His new pj's from Nanny. (We found them at H & M)
Asleep by 7P!
time for momma to relax in her new jammies and a glass of wine. I love my mom's apartment decorated at Christmas. It might be small but she has all our decorations and ornaments from when we were small!!
Pretty much my "uniform" (Lula leggings and Loft cardi)
Xoxo, Tracey
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