We are having a great Christmas Day. I was up with Soren at 4am and she went back to sleep around 5:15. I did not. So that gave me a chance to enjoy the quiet before the storm! Turned on the Christmas lights and waited somewhat impatiently for the boys to stir. The boys have had nasty colds, so i was happy they were sleeping. But i was also ready to get the party started. (Am i turning into my father in this area, perhaps?). I talked to my sister in Virginia and they had already finished their Christmas unwrapping and it was nice to have a conversation with her without one or both boys constantly interrupting me (since being on the phone is an instant "Mommy Magnet" for them).
Anywhoooo. 6:40am arrived and the boys got up and very excitedly descended the stairs. Santa had indeed paid a visit! I clicked on the fire (love that option) and let the gift opening begin. The Wii was first to be opened and they (including Doug) were surprised and excited. Lots of Wii accessories and games were opened, too. Darling gifts for Soren. Fun toys for the boys. We are so spoiled. So many generous gifts and great relationships in our lives for which to be grateful.
Here are some pictures of our day...And a couple from the night before...
This is how we use our wrapping paper tubes...
Does this require explanation?! All i can say is Keegs wasn't impressed with his Christmas pjs. He opened them and basically said, "What the crap?! I don't want no stinkin' jammies!" When it came time to put the pjs on, he first took off for a few laps around the kitchen and dining room. Click to enlarge to check out Soren's amused (bemused?) expression. Is she thinking, "What have i gotten myself into?"
It is nearly impossible to get a remotely decent shot of these three together.
Very excited with his new art supplies!
So cute!
This puppy's gonna take some assembly!
A decent shot!!
She is all i really wanted for Christmas.
So yummy.
The fully assembled castle 3 hours later! So much fun! Now we need to learn to talk like knights, i suppose!Oh, and we haven't even gotten to the stockings yet. There was so much received (even with just one Santa gift and only a couple from Doug and me given to each boy, it feels like excess), i've been happy to just let them play with and enjoy what they've already opened. Stockings are my favorite thing. I love all the little gifties stuffed inside. My mom always made them so special and i've really enjoyed doing the same for my little family. So we will enjoy that tradition a little later today.
5 comments:
Merry Christmas! Love the kids pj's! I can't believe Soren's cheeks!! She's adorable. And you have it all posted already! Impressive! Today (the 26th) I plan to deliver cookies to the neighbors and address Christmas cards. :)
Wow, you got up so early! Bummer, but it sounds like you made the most of it! I love the pjs! And holy Play Mobil castle! Fun! So glad you guys had a good Christmas!
what the..?? where did i comment?? on the other one?...? i love these pictures. i love the FIRST one under the tree-- classic-- and those pjs are ridiculous (i guess i called you and TOLD you my comments directly after reading this)!
i see that pic of the put-together playmobil and wonder... where will i be putting mine? i think i'll have to buy a new house for them. sheesh!!
i'm starving. come over so we can go get some food together.
Jeffy and Ethan are jealous of the castle. Read Knight's Castle by Edward Eager with your kids and they'll know how to talk like knights for sure! Very fun. Merry Christmas!
It looks like you had a great Christmas!! That may quite possibly be the absolute coolest castle I've ever seen. I love playmobile. Soren getting Cute and chunky. Did you ever find/make a Christmas table cloth?
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