A Little Christmas Cheer

Griffiths Christmas Eve Tradition:

The table is set, each place setting with its own cracker (pull it open to find a paper hat and a little toy)

Christmas Eve Dinner:

The stocking were hung. . . (Sean's parents' house)

Dang! We make the greatest nativity scene ever! Look at those cute little angels.

Present Time for Sean's Nieces:

Kayla got an awesome beading kit. . .

You really have to understand that Allie is a nut! She wanted a huge diamond for Christmas. Not a ring or a necklace. A diamond that she could hold in her hands. So Sean and I got her a gigantic diamond paperweight. She was really excited.

I saved the cutest reaction for last. Little Whitney. We got her a stuffed monkey. It was super cute and super soft. She LOVED it!! She squealed and giggled and hugged and loved that monkey! It wasn't just a momentary thing either. She brought that monkey with her everywhere and laughed every time she saw it!

I got Sean an iTouch for Christmas. This is that gift that we joke about getting if we win the lottery. You have to understand that we are poor students. We both go to school and we both have low-paying part-time jobs. We live in a teeny tiny apartment and pinch pennies while sticking to a tight budget. I never really should have been able to afford this. So I saved every little penny that I thought Sean wouldn't notice from January until Christmas. I even had my mom go in on it with me. I felt so awesome for getting him this gift and he loves it! He finally feels included in the very exclusive iPhone club of his dad and brother.

I wrapped the gift in a Victoria's Secret box, hoping for a nervous reaction. I video taped Sean opening the gift, but it really is too bad that he didn't react better. He is generally a mellow guy (unless his football team is loosing). I figured I'd post the video anyway for all of those people who really know Sean.