Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  This year, Aaron and I celebrated Christmas with my family in Olathe, KS.  I always love being able to stay in Kansas City over the holidays and wake up Christmas morning at our house.  Even if it is just Aaron and I, it feels magical.  It is such a great feeling to build our own traditions, especially as we prepare for Baby P.  Due to me being in the 3rd trimester, Aaron and I were restricted from any long trips.  I definitely did not want to go into any type of labor in Western Kansas.  No offense to the Penningtons, but there are not many options for labor and delivery units out in Aaron's hometown.  More specifically, there are none!

Pennington Christmas Tree

 

33 Weeks and 4 Days

 

This Christmas we enjoyed a nice and relaxing day. Unfortunately, Aaron and I were both battling a sinus infection, so we were pretty much worthless throughout the day.  Thank goodness for my Mom and Dad pampering us.  My parents, sister, Aaron and I started the morning with the traditional breakfast casserole. If you haven't had this made by my mom or me, then you should definitely put in a request. It is a fabulous treat. Every Christmas growing up I remember getting excited to eat this casserole. There is only one Christmas when we did not get to enjoy the casserole. That was the year that the casserole dish exploded on top of the oven. That story would require a whole other blog, so I will not go into how that happened here. As we enjoyed our brunch, we exchanged gifts and celebrated just being together. 

 

Aaron & Emily & Baby P.

 

 Amy, Dad, Mom, Aaron, Emily & Baby P. 

 

Of course Christmas would not be Christmas without a feast cooked by my Mom. Since we all went our separate ways for Thanksgiving, we opted for a traditional turkey dinner. It was absolutely amazing. We had all of the fixings too! Stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, hot rolls, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, you name it. All I can say is thank goodness I was wearing maternity pants. They do have their perks with the ever expandable wasteline.

 Christmas Dinner...YUMMY!

2012 was such a great year, and we are so excited to look into 2013, when we get to welcome our newest family member, Baby P.  Next Christmas, will undoubtedly be much different.  By then Baby P. will almost be 1 year old.  Oh how fun it will be to create new Christmas traditions and memories with him/her. 

Merry Christmas Everyone!