Christmas in a Hurry

I've got a serious case of blog neglect. Whenever I go a few weeks without posting anything new it's hard for me to get motivated again to update the world on the happenings in the Chancler household. Well that, and we've just been too busy to take the time to do it. I shouldn't even be doing this now... we've got three suitcases waiting to be unpacked, laundry covering the hallway, a christmas tree that needs to be put away, groceries that need to be bought, and a little girl that needs to catch up on about 8 hours of sleep. but alas...I'm blogging.

so here is our Christmas holiday update...

Flights to texas are few and far between apparently, causing us to leave our apartment at four a.m. Early mornings, lack of sleep, and airplanes only do one thing for me...make me sick. So I started off the Christmas holiday with a sinus infection. However, that wasn't the worst of what was to come in the next few weeks. A few days after we arrived, Eden showed sure signs of having the stomach flu. After a few nights of throwing up, general whiny-ness, and a very bland diet, she got over it and is no worse for the wear. BUT, the blasted stomach flu then passed itself on to each and every one of our family members...including me and Brandon. So for every day that we were back there was at least someone that we were related to at home puking. awesome. 

It snowed! Not much. But it was enough to throw some warm clothes on the munchkin and step outside for some pictures. She wasn't too convinced that snow is fun to eat.

I felt the first flutters of baby movement. Either that or I ate one too many Taco Villa bean burritos.

Eden's Christmas day outfit made her slightly resemble an elf.

and oooohhhhh the gifts. wonderful awesome amazing and neat stuff....of which we got way too much and had trouble bringing it all home. Here's Brandon's reaction to one of his gifts from my brother...

yes. that's a clip for his Glock. and it holds 33 rounds and is probably only legal in Texas. 

Eden got hoards of toys but her best reactions came when she opened up the clothing. She's such a girl. 

We had a great time with family and friends and were fortunate to have been able to see just about everyone in our families. I think we had six separate Christmas meals spread out over the 2 weeks...which is exhausting and overwhelming, but still fun.

We got back at 2 a.m. last night after barely surviving the roughest flight and landing we've ever been on. It was indeed a miserable trip because EVERY single seat was taken, meaning Eden had to sit on our lap the whole way, and well, she just isn't used to sleeping on us. But that was her 18th flight so she's more or less a pro at it and did pretty well for being 15 months old, sleepy, cranky, and restless. 

Brandon doesn't start classes for another couple weeks, so we're looking forward to some time at home relaxing and recovering with one another!

Hope your Christmas was very Merry!

And Happy 2009!