Celebrating the Big Day!

Merry Christmas everyone! Yes, the big morning has come and gone and now that we have all had our naps, we can BLOG a little and let you know what has happened!

The traditional festivities all started last night with Vegilia, the traditional Polish meal for Christmas, at Ann Marie's parents house. In attendance were the whole Maynard clan including the newest addition, Dylan. After a fine meal came the time that Savannah had been waiting for, the opening of the presents! It was well worth the wait as Savannah and Dylan really racked up the toys and some fine donations to the college funds thanks for Mom, Dad and Grandma!

After we came home it was time for Savannah to prepare for Santa's visit. We first found out where Santa was on his long journey by visiting the NORAD tracking site and found that Santa was currently delivering presents in South America and would soon turn the sleigh and reindeer in the direction of North Carolina and Holly Springs! After preparing a plate of cookies and milk Savannah penned a note to Santa to leave with her goodies. Bedding down for the night came around 9:30 and as Savannah drifted off to sleep Mom and Dad took one last look at the NORAD site and found that Santa had crossed into North America via Florida to begin visiting all the good little girls and boys!

It was around 6:30 am when we awoke to the sounds of Savannah calling for Mommy, and when she came down the stairs the blurry little eyes found that Santa had not disappointed! As you can clearly see from the accompanying photos, the kid again racked up! She must have really been a good girl this year! Santa left Savannah a laptop computer, a digital camera, a puppy, a desk for artwork, a John Deere puzzle, some John Deere clothes, as well as some playdough and play foods for her kitchen! What a haul!

Around 10:00 the Grandparents came over to review the loot and share a great, although not totally nutritious, breakfast and to share the fun with Savannah. Uncle Dick stopped by from next door to share some gifts with the luckiest girl on the block and to catch up with the Kennedys, but mostly Savannah! A great time was had by all!

Well, we need to cut this one a little short as we are headed down to my parents in just a bit to do it all over again. Do we really think she needs more gifts? Not really, but who can say no to that face! So, till then.....

Michael (Did anyone see Santa eat my cookies?), Ann Marie (At least I got to take a nap) and Savannah (Next present please) Kennedy

Okay, that enough for Santa, the rest are MINE!

I do not think I will fit!

You know, this computer stuff is not that hard!

Up at 5:30 and I am still smiling.....

More photos to come courtesy of yours truly!