As Christmas approached the weathermen kept predicting bad roads and snow. Since it is West Texas, we didn't listen. Christmas Eve morning Jeremy and I were awakened by Judson coming in wet and cold from the snow. I was completely impressed that he had on jeans and not shorts. I grabbed my coat and camera and journeyed out to the backyard. It is always fun to watch the dogs investigate snow. They don't like the cold, but know it is fun to play in. They hopped all over the yard while Judson ran and played. He would eat the snow, throw the snow, and lay in it...all while awaiting Morgan. As soon as she came outside, he grabbed and hurled snow at her. It was on!!! They hchad a short snowball/pile fight and then bored with one another went on to make snow angels. Morgan laid down in time for Raider to come over and try to lick her in the face. Seeing her on the ground was like a green light for Jud who came running over and started trying to dump snow on her. The wind was really too cold to stand, so we all went back into the house and they had some hot chocolate to warm up.
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Christmas morning Judson came bouncing in our room telling us about the wonderful gifts Santa had left by the fireplace. He let us know he had inspected them and then went to wake Morgan. As he is our alarm clock and she likes to sleep late, he felt a slap to the forehead would be the best way to get her up.
We all got up and opened presents and as Santa left an Xbox 360, Jeremy had to make sure it worked. While they set it up, I cooked a big Christmas breakfast and called Mrs. Anderson to come over. We enjoyed a nice breakfast and soon the kids were watching Jeremy kill zombies. We had to pry him away from the game to pack for Matador.
We had waited til mid-day before traveling hoping the roads would clear. Our trip wasn't too bad and we stopped in Roaring Springs for a late lunch with the Merediths. The kids had a snowball fight with the cousins and all of them came in soaked!! We headed into Matador for Christsmas with Jim and Carla. The kids received some special gifts made by Meme...bulletin boards, GI Joe bunk house, and a fancy suitcase along with many other things.
Then we loaded up for the short drive out to Mam-ma and Pap-pa's. The highway was clean and nice and then we hit the dirt roads. My little 4Runner traveled well on the road and then we turned onto the "lane" where snow was piled up all the way to the house. We scraped along until we finally made it to the cattle guard and rushed through the creek. I was so proud to make it without getting stuck.
We had dinner with my family and Nana. After waiting on Judson to finish his huge piece of brisket, they could finally pass out presents. They each got the Wii and DSI games they had asked Mam-ma for and Nana surprised Jud with new boots and Morgan a new camera. (Yea, now she doesn't have to borrow mine)
We had a great Christmas with all of our family. We had safe travel, good food, fun with cousins, and lots of love. Now I sit and watch Jud building with Legos and Morgan play her DSI. Where is Jeremy???? Playing their new Xbox.
