I cut way back on the amount of goodie plates I did this year. We only did 12. Last year it was 21. I give them to all our neighbors and some are for Jeff to give to his home teaching families and people he works with. I also cut back on what I made leaving out my bonbons. The kids dipped pretzels in chocolate and I added rice crispy treats, fudge and pumpkin roll. Brenda wrote on the tags- she put Marry Christmas!
The rest of the family was caroling for YM/YW so Brenda and Jason helped me deliver to our neighbors.
CHRISTMAS MORNING
We kept things simple this year. Trying to teach the kids the true meaning of Christmas. We watched Joy to the World before opening presents.
Once we got through with presents Jeff made us breakfast. He always makes breakfast on Christmas, usually bisquits and gravy. This year he strayed from the traditional and made breakfast pizza.
Kevin, one of our pickiest eaters, gives it a try.
And he gives it a thumbs up.
After breakfast Amanda -refusing to let anyone else help- put together the Santa's sleigh kit that Jeff brought home. After lots of hard work and this quick picture, it took them about 3 minutes to eat the whole thing.
Brenda set the table for Christmas dinner -which was at 3. I also strayed from the traditional turkey and made a ham this year.
After filling our bellies we went to Jeff's parents and the kids had fun playing dress up.
Brenda wanted her picture taken with Grandpa's armadillo that he got for Christmas. It's a life size carving.
It was a funfilled Christmas. I hope yours was as memorable. 
