Merry Christmas 2009

I know... that blog title is so... last year.

For Christmas we had a nice visit to Missouri where we got to spend time with both sides of our family over the span of about 6 days. It was so wonderful to spend the holidays with our loved ones. We know we won't be able to always get back for the holidays, but for now we are savoring the moments! Thanks to everyone for the generosity and fun! It's hard to come back to our true home and not have you here.

Amelia was a blast while opening presents. The only downfall is that she is so slow and easily distracted, but I guess that's part of the fun. Here she is making out her list... okay, even if she is writing over one of my to do lists with the wrong end of the pen, it works.

Dear Santa...

Enjoying Uncle Chad's fabulous garlic/ranch mashed potatoes the best way possible... on the beater.

'Reading' with Gma Shirley

Samp Family on Christmas Eve

Grandpa & Grandma Nickerson playing with Amelia

Amelia and Uncle Jason, her other look-a-like besides Andrew.

Hope you all had a blessed Christmas and Happy 2010!