Christmas in Cincy

 We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was different, not being home with family..but, it was a nice relaxing time for just the 3 of us. We had Matt 3 days to ourselves, and we LOVED every minute! We went to lunch on Christmas Eve day, then did a little shopping ( although I admit, I wasn't in the mood this year..Matt said go in to Old Navy..and I said No, thanks..what?? Just wasn't in the mood to fight the crowds..and wanted to spend time with him and P) We got to attend our Christmas Eve service at Church ( MCC) which was one of my favorite parts of Christmas..it was amazing! Matt and I really enjoyed it!! Here's a picture of Presley and I about to leave..waiting on Matt ( hate we didn't get one of the 3 of us, Matt looked SO cute! ) Afterwards, we dropped by Blockbuster to pick up the Christmas Carol to watch that night..and came home to a yummy roast with carrots & potatoes waiting for us in the crockpot..( i just LOVE my crockpot, esp. this time of year!!)

She looked so cute.. gosh, she is growing too fast!

Matt reading to Presley after we got home from Church

Poor Matt played Santa, and spend 3 hours putting together Presley's little kitchen..I was his wonderful helper :) I watched, does that count?

Me helping :)

Yay..2am and its finished!!!

Presley seeing her gifts for the first time ( the piano was a gift from Gigi and Papa)

We were invited over to the Deepe family's for Christmas lunch.. which was so nice! Presley played with Ryan's new toys which she loved!
Here are the only pics of the three of us I got..sadly..very sadly, I think my nice DSLR camera is broken..not sure how much it will cost to fix.. so I am using my little camera for now. And trying my best to not let it depress me! I had a wonderful Christmas with my 2 favorite people!

Here is the book we have been reading to Presley everynight ( she loves it) IT is a pop-up book about Jesus' birth. My main goal for Christmas is for her to know the true meaning..we didn't go overboard with gifts..we kept it simple... Spending time as a family was my favorite part.

My sweet husband got me a very cool gift this year.. along with some stocking stuffers..I am the new PROUD owner of this baby!! 

We had to order it, but I should have it by Thursday! I am so excited, and grateful!! Matt works so hard, and him allowing me to be home with Presley is the best gift he could ever give me. We for sure make many sacrifices. We don't have $ to spend the way we use to, but, truly.. material things don't last...To be home is priceless! I am one BLESSED wife and mommy!