Christmas season, you gotta love it
So Christmas day is over, but the season continues. Here's basically what went on.
Dec 22 - Carlson and Mel finally get married. Cousins and friends eat at Outback for dinner.
Dec 23 - Anthony's first birthday and reception for Carlson and Mel. Guitar Hero and Mario Galaxy all night on the Wii, cousin bonding, and Charles attempt on performing the cinnamon challenge was thwarted due to lack of cinnamon availability (Thank God). Ate tons of food. Took tons more home.
Dec 24 - Went to my aunt's house and spent Christmas Eve there. Went to the midnight mass there as well. Her family was complete with my cousins and their sons. Ate more food. Bonded with nephew :) The boys played PS3 (Assassins Creed). Adults talked till 4am about our uncle and his family in Canada >_>. Poor uncle :P
Dec 25 - Aunt made us breakfast and ate more food, elders chatted some more. We drove back home after lunch to spend the rest of Christmas at my grandfather's house (father's side). Ate some more, opened presents. Watched Super Bad with my brother and my cousin (not recommended to see with parents or anyone under 17). Ate some Japanese snacks from my uncle. More cousins and relatives came, more presents opened. Chatted with my preteen cousin and tried playing My Little Pony with the youngest one. Ate more food cause grandfather insisted. Can't say "no" to our grandfather :) and went home.
At home my mom finally opened her presents. She was laughing so much that she was kind of crying since we my brother, dad and I teamed up on to hide and buy her present. I'm so good. She nearly bought it too, but with the help of my brother and my dad, we prevented her from buying it. Needless to say, she was very sad at that time which caused me to feel bad, but it was worth it when I saw her smiling and laughing on Christmas :D
I also was responsible for kind of preventing my dad from getting what he wanted that same day. My mom ended up buying what he wanted for Christmas. I was asleep when he opened it, but my mom took pictures. He was happy with that contained smile of his ^^ and today he bought accessories for it. I also gave my dad some gym clothes since he's been working out at the gym with his personal trainer. He wore some of the gear today :)
As for my brother. I know we really spoil him. I am partly and to blame for it since I know exactly what he wants. It's so easy to buy him presents, so it's always fun to see his reaction. You should see/hear his reaction to his present this year XD priceless! Now all he has to get is a PS3. Now that's something I refuse to buy for him unless he gets straight As next semester!
I didn't expect much of anything this year especially since I'm no longer a kid. It's honestly much more more fun for me to give people things they really want and see the expressions they have on their faces. Nevertheless, everyone gave me something. I feel very blessed for having friends and family who remember me. I had a really great Christmas this year and it's not just because of the presents.
My dad, brother and I completed Simbang Gabi. My dad actually put an effort to surprise my mom with a present. My family and I went to great lengths to get each other the perfect gift without the other finding out (which was the most fun part). We're such a funny and happy family XD. We spent Christmas with both sides of the family. The new cousins had a happy first Christmas here, and my grandfather was somewhat happy despite our noise. Maybe next year it will be at our house and feel more Christmassy. Our house is especially beautiful this year with the decorations and tree.
Dec 22 - Carlson and Mel finally get married. Cousins and friends eat at Outback for dinner.
Dec 23 - Anthony's first birthday and reception for Carlson and Mel. Guitar Hero and Mario Galaxy all night on the Wii, cousin bonding, and Charles attempt on performing the cinnamon challenge was thwarted due to lack of cinnamon availability (Thank God). Ate tons of food. Took tons more home.
Dec 24 - Went to my aunt's house and spent Christmas Eve there. Went to the midnight mass there as well. Her family was complete with my cousins and their sons. Ate more food. Bonded with nephew :) The boys played PS3 (Assassins Creed). Adults talked till 4am about our uncle and his family in Canada >_>. Poor uncle :P
Dec 25 - Aunt made us breakfast and ate more food, elders chatted some more. We drove back home after lunch to spend the rest of Christmas at my grandfather's house (father's side). Ate some more, opened presents. Watched Super Bad with my brother and my cousin (not recommended to see with parents or anyone under 17). Ate some Japanese snacks from my uncle. More cousins and relatives came, more presents opened. Chatted with my preteen cousin and tried playing My Little Pony with the youngest one. Ate more food cause grandfather insisted. Can't say "no" to our grandfather :) and went home.
At home my mom finally opened her presents. She was laughing so much that she was kind of crying since we my brother, dad and I teamed up on to hide and buy her present. I'm so good. She nearly bought it too, but with the help of my brother and my dad, we prevented her from buying it. Needless to say, she was very sad at that time which caused me to feel bad, but it was worth it when I saw her smiling and laughing on Christmas :D
I also was responsible for kind of preventing my dad from getting what he wanted that same day. My mom ended up buying what he wanted for Christmas. I was asleep when he opened it, but my mom took pictures. He was happy with that contained smile of his ^^ and today he bought accessories for it. I also gave my dad some gym clothes since he's been working out at the gym with his personal trainer. He wore some of the gear today :)
As for my brother. I know we really spoil him. I am partly and to blame for it since I know exactly what he wants. It's so easy to buy him presents, so it's always fun to see his reaction. You should see/hear his reaction to his present this year XD priceless! Now all he has to get is a PS3. Now that's something I refuse to buy for him unless he gets straight As next semester!
I didn't expect much of anything this year especially since I'm no longer a kid. It's honestly much more more fun for me to give people things they really want and see the expressions they have on their faces. Nevertheless, everyone gave me something. I feel very blessed for having friends and family who remember me. I had a really great Christmas this year and it's not just because of the presents.
My dad, brother and I completed Simbang Gabi. My dad actually put an effort to surprise my mom with a present. My family and I went to great lengths to get each other the perfect gift without the other finding out (which was the most fun part). We're such a funny and happy family XD. We spent Christmas with both sides of the family. The new cousins had a happy first Christmas here, and my grandfather was somewhat happy despite our noise. Maybe next year it will be at our house and feel more Christmassy. Our house is especially beautiful this year with the decorations and tree.
posted by shine
at
Thursday, December 27, 2007
0 Comments
Links to this post
