There were only three short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas and we have no idea where the time went. We did manage to do all our favorite Christmas traditions - including a visit with Santa.
The weekend before Christmas we had the best time. Grandpa, Nana, Ellen and Kevin all came to visit and we had an amazing First Christmas. (I need to ask Grandpa to send me his pictures from the weekend.) I cooked us up a Turkey dinner and as soon as we were done, the kids couldn't be stopped getting to their presents. Thank you for all of our fun and exciting presents.
The night before Christmas we went to Japanese because it is tradition. When we got home, we got all snugly in our red pajamas and listened to the book "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - narrated by Grandpa. There was so much excitement it was hard to contain but the kids did manage to force themselves to sleep.
When we woke up in the morning, it was Christmas magic as always.
There were presents and toys throughout the house.
We couldn't believe everything that Santa managed to bring us.
These are our happy kids.
What could this be? We later found out it is an indoor basketball hoop.
A Flutterfly Fairy for Emily who couldn't be stopped ripping through her presents.
Skylanders - Garrett was a little excited.
Non-stop action.
Connor's face was a permanent smile all day long - priceless.
Emily using her new blender to make us all a yogurt smoothie.
Connor's popcorn machine was a huge hit. After Connor and I put it together, we were ready for the test run. Connor is now the official popcorn vendor for our house.
Unfortunately some of the Christmas magic wore off, when Daddy and Garrett came down with a very bad stomach virus later in the afternoon. Thank goodness they were better for the new year.
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