Merry Christmas 2011....

Merry Christmas Marinkovich family!  This season has been quite trying for our family....and without going into much detail....this is the best Christmas my family has had ever.  The gift of health, well-being, and each other are some of the most precious gifts our Maker gives to us each and every day that I am very thankful for this season!

With that being said....on Christmas Eve my whole family attended church...even my dad!  The four of us then came home and made homemade pizzas, watched the Lions game, and watched the infamous Forest Gump!  But before we tucked the boys into bed...we had to leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.  When Brandon said he wanted to leave an apple out for the poor, it warmed my heart to know that my baby was thinking of others on this special night! 

The boys woke up on Christmas morning at 3 am...however with much persuasion they were able to stay in bed until 5:30 am....then it was Christmas at the Marinkovich household.  Santa brought ipod touches and sleds!  Accessories and gaming chairs from mom and dad were opened rather quickly

Gifts were exchanged between the boys and us!  I love to watch them hand out their gifts they bought for each us from the schools Secret Santa Shop!

Once the gifts were opened...boys enjoyed playing with their ipods and mom and dad were able to take a nap by the fireplace!

In the afternoon....gifts were exchanged with Nan, Paw, MiMi. Television, kindle, camera, XBox 360 Kinnect, and one cannot forget the clothes....makes for a very fortunate Christmas for our family this year!  

We were very blessed to have Mr. Pete from church join our family for dinner this year....Praise God for the many blessings he has given our family!