Day One Hundred and Eighty-Four-Christmas Day

Christmas morning we watched Bree and Dixie open up their gifts and then we went over to Jason’s parent’s house for more present opening and food. The Miles were kind enough to have us join in on the fun of opening up gifts with them. They gave us quite a few gifts along with their kids. After presents we hung out and ate Reds. It is a really yummy bbq place in Simi. The boys then all headed to the living room to watch the Laker game…big surprise there. Finally it was time to leave the Miles house. We packed our things up at Stephanie and Jason’s and went to the Bells. It was really hard to have to say good bye to them….especially the girls. Dixie didn’t want Doug to leave and just wanted him to hold her. I wish I could have spent more time with them…but that’s what you get when you’re splitting time between families. Even though it was short, I’m glad Doug and I were able to spend the time we did with them. These are the times and memories with them I cherish.
As we headed out to the Bell’s house that night I couldn’t help but think about how much I don’t want to go back to Utah! Why did I ever leave this beautiful place? That’s right I followed the man of my dreams and luckily it worked out. If it weren’t for him, I would be back in California in a heartbeat. I have such a hard time leaving California for a place that gets blankets of snow! I told Doug that night on our drive this is what I love about Christmas…It’s warm, no snow, I can walk outside without a jacket on, and you can go to the beach if you want.
When we got to the Bells we played a few card games and then watched Inception. It was our second time watching it and I was still a little lost at some parts. We sure do love that movie though.

Our first Christmas morning together. Don't mind our half asleep looks
The girls and their lolly pops from their stockings


Bree and her new doll from Grandma Pam. Isn't Bree the cutest?

Love my sister
Seriously how do you say goodbye to a face like this?