And oh, yes, and that really is our tree. Isn't it cool? Our home decor tends more towards the contemporary, so I have been wanting a non-traditional tree for a while. It took some looking, but we found this tree at Fine Home Displays and got the glass ornaments from Terry's Village. I really love the look of it, especially when the sun comes through the window and the ornaments sparkle.
It was so good to have Adam and Brandy here from Huntsville with the three boys, and Aaron and Leah here from Seattle. I think everyone enjoyed their gifts and it was just good for this mom to have all her chicks nearby. Now, about those presents........In my defense, even though it looks like Gramma and Grampa went a little overboard with the gifts, appearances can be deceiving.
Kids' toys come in such big boxes these days! 
Like this one -- Gavin was sitting on the couch opening this package, and it was just sooooo much work that he decided to go at it from a different direction......literally. He was happy with the results, apparently!
It took a while to open all of them, but Aidan and Noah were happy with their gifts, too. Gramma and Grampa were just happy that they were happy!
Christmas 2009 to be continued..........
