The kids were up about 6:30 and ready to head downstairs. We had to see if Santa came and of course the loot he brought. We were all excited!
Santa wrote a note back!
Apparently he liked their gingerbread homes because Santa ate almost all of them.
Matthew was loving his new undies in his stocking.
This is a portable microphone and speaker and you can download your own songs.
It is hysterical and was a hit of the morning (and I love that Santa forgot to take off the price tag).
Who can't use a pencil this big??
Santa had a great idea this year if he does say so himself :)
For the kids presents, each of theirs was wrapped in their own paper.
But the kids didn't know which paper went with which kid.
In order to find that out, they had to go through their stocking to find a piece
of that wrapping paper. It was nice to enjoy our stockings and ease into the madness!
And they were off!
The i-pod touch.
Her list only consisted of an i-pod touch, a case and a nutcracker.
We loaded it up with educational games they play at school and she was off.
Matthew's been begging for a car wash for his cars and Santa remembered.
For my girl who loves to play school....a school kit
Legos from Aunt Cindy....Laney loves legos!
Cindy sent each of the kids a swim cap...what a riot!
Think she likes it?
At one of our school fundraisers, we "won" a basket and in that basket was coupon from Miss Cheri's Donuts. It was good for a dozen donuts and everything to decorate them (icing and topings).
The kids were so surprised!
Do you think he liked them?
After breakfast we were off to the Willetts.
It is so nice that we get to see so many family members at Christmas Time.
Ella really wants to get this time thing down so when she saw a watch when we were out shopping, she immediately called Nana Dean and asked for it. Thanks Nana and Pappy.
When she heard Ella wanted a watch, Laney thought a watch would be good too :)
Every now and then I get in a pic
The hit...a dream light!
Dig in,Matthew!
This was right up his alley!
The kids were excited for Nana and Pappy to open up their gifts from them...ornaments they had decorated.
Our Nana and Pappy
What a fun jewelry maker......it has been a lot of fun (and not messy).
After the Willetts, the party continued to Jan and Angie's and then on to the Pope's.
These American Girl Doll clothes are from Holly and Gene....how cute are those coats and shoes?
My word!
Before Gigi could even get settled, the kids were excited to give her their presents....a picture frame :)
Everybody needs a spatula for Christmas right?
Not sure what her reaction was for but I love this picture!
Whatcha opening up Laney?
Gigi, here is another one for you :)
Great shot of my mom.
Ella was excited to get these books....she loves fairies.
Matthew helping my dad put on his new Army hat.
The canvas in the backround is a picture that Ella painted of her, Nana and Grandpa Mike.
It was a wonderful Christmas and what a special day to spend with family.
We are so lucky to have our family be such an active part of our lives!!
Merry Christmas 2012
