Christsmas catch-up

Well, Daddy's Christmas vacation is over, and he needs to get back in to the routine of blogging. We have so many pictures from the holidays, that there's no way to even begin to post them all. So here are a few of the kids opening gifts at Mam-maw's, home, and Nana's.
The kids made out like bandits. Spoiled rotten as they should be. Malin's Santa gift was 'Heely's', and Gavin got roller skates (He wanted a digger -- like he sat on at the fair! Apparently Santa couldn't get that down the chimney) Both kids got new bikes from Mommy and Daddy. Combine that with their pogo sticks from Mom-mom and Pap-pap, and unicycles and skateboards that the Holderman's got, and we surely have an accident waiting to happen. Luckily all kids also got helmets, knee and elbow pads, and wrist guards. Other 'loot' included lots of books and clothes, a few games, a magic set for Malin, and a racetrack for Gavin. Mommy and Daddy go some nice gifts also. Daddy got a jack and a Steelers jersey and lots of puzzle books. Mommy got an external flash for her camera, and lots of gift certificates to the local spa, where she has already had a manicure, pedicure, and full body massage. Despite doing his best to give Mommy a break from the kids, Daddy had a nice relaxing vacation and was even able to get a novel read. Mommy relaxed some too, but had a busy week of entertaining. Malin stayed awake to ring in the new year for the second year in a row (Gavin crashed before 9), and we had family to our house for the traditional pork and sauerkraut. Our year is getting off to a busy start. Daddy back in his routine for work, Malin back at school, along with a few new routines for us all. Lots more to blog about, but enough typing for tonight