California Christmas

It was a very special Christmas but there was a void in each of our hearts this year.  I have not yet mentioned the loss of our Gram in November.  We were so blessed this holiday in being happy and healthy but we were missing our Gram.  We miss her so much and her memories will be with us always!

The first present we had my parents open was a scrapbook of family photos for us to all remember, it was so great to see them recall fun times and memories with their grand children.

Then the mayhem began!!!

Emery found her place on the coffee table, probably because most of the presents were piled taller than her!

Uncle Nathan got a cool new camera for when he surfs and snowboards!  We can't wait to see your cool videos!

Grandma got a framed family picture from our wedding.

Akira was given the ultimate surprise from Grandma and Grandpa…an iPod!!

(She has now officially enrolled in the talent show because she can practice the song she is singing with her iPod, Adelle, over and over and over and over again!).

More gifts….

 And lots of LOVE!  

Emery got a new kitchen and table from Grandma and Grandpa, something she loves to play at school!!  Now she has her own! 

All present opening was put on hold to put these together, she just couldn't wait!

And yes, my 11 year old brother went into Victoria's Secret all by himself to get his sister a gift card!  He's so sweet!

 Christmas 2012 was very special.  All the traditions that I grew up with are being passed down to my children and it was so fun to watch.  My parents are the best grandparents and my brothers are perfect uncles for their nieces!  The love is around us and we are so lucky to be a family!  We miss you Gram but you are always with us!!