Molly, Tucker, Rayleigh, & Conner Patrick
Molly, Tucker, & Rayleigh
Tucker wanted to "hold" Conner for a picture
Conner enjoying a bow
Grandma Sherry & Papa Terry
Nick, Kelsey (Tyler's sister), and Conner
Tyler, Robyn, Tucker, Rayleigh, & Molly
THANKS GRANDMA & GRANDPA - I LOVE THEM!
Grandma Sherry is surprised by her picture
Tucker ready to hit the Country Club
rolls. It was delicious!!
After dinner, we took a quick opportunity to catch a few pics of the family, and then it was time for Grandma Sherry's favorite part - PRESENTS! Everyone had a good time opening presents. The kids presented Grandma & Grandpa with a picture of all of their grandkids dressed alike in their Christmas outfits - it was very special. The kids' big gifts were a set of golf clubs for Tucker, complete with bag and all, and the girls got their babies that grow two front teeth, like they had asked for. Grandma made them wait until very last to open them. At one point, Molly looked at me, and asked me, "Mom, is all we're going to get is a bunch of clothes?" I could have died! I was so embarrassed. Grandma finally gave in though, when Grandpa Terry made her, and gave the girls their babies. Molly was relieved to see the baby, as she had not taken any toys to Grandma & Grandpa's to play with for the day - I guess she was banking on getting what she asked for!
Baby Conner seemed to enjoy his first Christmas with us as well. He felt pretty well for the day - he has been battling one illness after another since winter started it seems. He wasn't too interested in the presents (just mostly chewing on the bows), but Kelsey wasn't too disappointed to have some extras to open! After presents, we all just hung out and relaxed and played with our new gadgets. Everyone was pretty worn out and happy to have a chance just to sit and visit with one another without too much hustle and bustle.
On the way home, we had a family discussion about being appreciative and thanking people for anything that they give us as a gift. I guess that we had never crossed that bridge before with the kids - every day is an adventure for sure. Molly wasn't inappreciative for the clothes, I don't
think, she had just been looking forward to that baby for about 2 months (every trip that we made to Wal-Mart). Kids definitely have a one-track-mind when it comes to presents. She thanked Grandma & Grandpa before we left and apologized for making the comment. She just didn't fully understand that that was not nice, but I think she understands now! I guess we've all lived through moments like this as parents (if you haven't, just wait - you will!).
All in all, it was a good day for everyone.
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