Christmas '08

This Christmas season was pretty hectic for the Fosters!  Considering that Christmas day marked the 19th straight day Raymond had worked, we were a little worn out.  Despite Raymond's work schedule, this Christmas was what it should be.  A time to remember the birth of our savior and a time to be with family and loved ones.  

We got to Alexandria on the 23rd.  Max was a good sport!

We had our annual dinner with the Bradshaws. (well 2 of them)

Then, we went and saw some Christmas lights!

Christmas Eve after the service at church.  Raymond was finally off work.  He looks pretty good considering how sick he was feeling!

Mom finally let us in to see stockings!

Oooh, Santa did a good job!  As usual!

He was very dedicated to that puzzle!

Cheesy Moment!

Before the Christmas Eve present opening began.

Claire in the Pi Phi sweatshirt we got her!

Raymond had to open all his presents Christmas Eve because he had to be at work early the next morning.

Claire in her new Jordan UNC jersey!

Ok, so not at all flattering of me, but how adorable is Max!!

Now on to Woodstock!

Pretty sisters

Stylin' my new Scottish scarf from Scottie! (alliteration anyone?!) ;)

New coats from Mary!

Mary's new Obama hat we got her!

On the 26th we took the kids to the playground!  (all three of them ;) )

So cute!

Then, the night of the 26th, Raymond and I came home and finally got to have our Christmas!

We covered Max's present in catnip!  I think she liked it!

Our stockings!

Raymond's new snowboarding gear!  Now he's ready!

We hope that you were able to be with the important people in your lives as we were.  I know it's late, but Merry Christmas!  2009 here we come!