Xmas 2007

What a great Christmas this year in N. Myrtle Beach (NMB)! I had the Christmas week off, so we had some family time in Chapel Hill and NMB.

The holiday festivities kicked off on Saturday, Dec. 22, with Christmas #1 in Chapel Hill. Amelia enjoyed the early round of presents from Mom and Dad as well as the CA contingent of the family. Amelia racked up presents left and right! Blocks, cameras, games, and DVDs were only the beginning of present (or as Amelia calls them, "treats not for eating") parade.

After a relaxing weekend at the house, the present parade made its way to the coast of South Carolina. Christmas #2 was celebrated on the more traditional Dec. 25. Amelia, yet again, unwrapped presents as if it were her job.

Always helpful, Amelia was there to provide assistance to anyone that needed it with gift opening. The highlight from the NMB gift parade was a wonderful rocking horse that Amelia is putting through it's paces. She's rides the range everyday!

On the day after Christmas we (I say we, but I'm the one that really put the pressure on) thought that Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede would make an excellent activity.

For those of you unfamiliar with Dixie Stampede, think Medieval Times mixed in with a North vs. South/Rodeo theme. It's to be noted that if anyone is planning on attending an "eat with your hands while watching horsemanship" excursion, I would suggest sneaking in some plastic cutlery. The show was surprisingly entertaining and watching Amelia was well worth the price of admission. She had a blast and was mesmerized by the wonderful horses.

What a great holiday week had by all! We even had to go and buy a car carrier to transport all of the wonderful gifts back to Chapel Hill! Thanks to everyone who made the Holidays so special to us this year!