Wow, what a difference a year can make. This was our second year in a row that we didn't bother putting up our Christmas tree or sending out Christmas cards. Last year at this time we had just failed another IVF cycle and I was depressed enough that I just couldn't find the energy for Christmas cards or trees. This year on the other hand, we were just too busy with moving and getting ready for babies, that we didn't bother. Next year. Promise.
Christmas was low key and quiet this year. Because we had travelled and seen family over Thanksgiving, Doug's parents decided to come to us this year wearing their work shoes...and what a help they were. Even though our initial thought of moving into this house was just to "live" and get us by for the next 2 years until I finish grad school, Doug still has his grand ideas for remodeling. They painted, changed out a handful of light fixtures, did some plumbing, cleaning, and organizing for us. We left his parents at home on Christmas night with a movie and frozen pizza, and went to my parents house to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time, despite the chaos of 9 grandchildren. We even got some bananagrams and euchre in :)
And thanks again to my sister Nat for all of the pictures she graciously took and let me borrow.
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