The Unexpected Trip
Marcos and I didn't think we were even able to go to America until about two weeks before we left; therefore, we were able to make my grandmothers wish come true, to spend Christmas with her and my grandfather. I was beyond so excited for Marcos to meet my family as I've stated in previous posts, but even better he was able to meet my grandparents as well along with meeting up with my brother, Collin and his wife as well. What a joy it was to exchange gifts with my grandparents and to see the joy on their faces. It definitely was awesome to receive some presents from my grandparents that they've been saving and waiting to give to Collin and I at the right time. |
The Presents
Who doesn't love present time? Well, the answer to that silly question, would be of course, NO ONE! Everyone loves present time! It doesn't matter how old you get, you'll never stop loving present time. The joy you feel as you're opening a present or the excitement you feel as you watch someone open a present that you bought for them, it is all in all the best feeling.
But of course Christmas isn't just about present time, that's just a bonus, it's about being with the one's you love, which was why we were all so excited that we were able to sit down with our grandparents on Christmas Day and exchange Christmas presents with them. I am so glad we were able to make this dream come true for my grandma, plus it had been a long overdue visit!
But of course Christmas isn't just about present time, that's just a bonus, it's about being with the one's you love, which was why we were all so excited that we were able to sit down with our grandparents on Christmas Day and exchange Christmas presents with them. I am so glad we were able to make this dream come true for my grandma, plus it had been a long overdue visit!
Grandpa loved his fun present as you can see in the video above. He has always loved getting fun singing stuffed animals or anything really that you pushed and it sings a fun song or just a funny saying. And we actually found this "sexy and I know it" bear for him right before we left for Florida!
The Special Presents!
My Grandma got these dolls for us when we were really little and has been saving these dolls for Collin and I until we got older before she gave them to us. My grandmother has always collected dolls like these and has given Collin and I quite a few of these type of porcelain dolls over the years.
I absolutely love my doll! Her name is "Jessica" and she came with a swing as well. Collin's doll was named "Colleen" and came with a wicker chair and a tiny bear. We love collecting these very special porcelain dolls. Collin and I will try our very best to carry on this special tradition.
I absolutely love my doll! Her name is "Jessica" and she came with a swing as well. Collin's doll was named "Colleen" and came with a wicker chair and a tiny bear. We love collecting these very special porcelain dolls. Collin and I will try our very best to carry on this special tradition.
Collin FINALLY received his special present, the Lego Ronald McDonald. Now the story behind the Lego Ronald McDonald is that Collin and I had entered a contest at McDonald's while we were with my grandparents, Collin was 7 years old and I was 9 years old. They told us if either one of us won they would keep it until we got married. They were afraid that we would brake it since we were so young and this is a very special souvenir. When it came time for the drawing Collin actually did win the contest. But again he wasn't able to receive it until he got married and since Collin got married a couple months ago he was finally able to receive this very special present, the Lego Ronald McDonald! |
Don't Mess with Grandma's Chocolates
And last, but not least, my grandmother told us the story of people messing with her chocolate. My grandmother actually did quite a bit of story telling and I love to hear her reminisce about the good ole' days. This story in particular is quite amusing and I loved watching my grandfather deny EVERYTHING, as you'll see in the video. If there's one things that's for sure is my grandmother loves her chocolates, especially if it's a particular chocolate she thoroughly enjoys!