Christmas at the Swissler's

It's never been widely published,but last christmas was our first christmas married,I was working a crap job for $8 an hour,we had no money,were in debt to our eyeballs,the kids got 2 or 3 presents each, and that is also when our marriage started going south. So needless to say last christmas is one I never want to relive.

This christmas however,was fantastic. Mike and I couldnt be happier with our relationship,my wonderful job (and Mike's) allowed us to go way overboard on presents for the kids,and just the simple fact that Mike,Alex,Ashley and I all woke up in the same house on christmas morning for the FIRST time ever,was amazing. My family came over on christmas eve and we all talked,I made mom's homemade eggnog (which is a must in the Howard's family; It's amazing beyond words) and after all the guests had left we put the kids to bed in our room so Mike could sneak their new bunkbeds into their room! So Mike spent an hour doing that while I layed in bed with the kids,rubbing Ashley's back for 30 minutes and watching one of their gifts; Despicable me! So Mike and I slept on the couch while the kids had our room,and 5 hours after sleep we were pounced on by an 8 and 11 year old at 5:30am ready to open presents. Needless to say the kids had a great christmas this year,as did Mike and I :)

Here are a few pics from the day...forgive me it was 5:30 am and I had only gotten a few hours of sleep!

                                                         Ashley was hiding in the box

                                                                      The loot

                                                       Sasha was helping Alex apparently

                                                           New helmet and skateboard!

                                                                    Cheesy Smile ;-)

                                                                 Kids new bunkbeds!