Christmas Day

I’m so glad my kids aren’t early risers! They did start banging on the door at about 8 am-wanting to come out and see what Santa brought them. 

He came! This is the before picture.

Running down the hall to see what they got.

New, clean Hello Kitty and old, dirty Hello Kitty.Princess shoes I found at the thrift store.She wanted dinosaurs.First time he’s asked for books. He loved his scooter too!Book and alarm clock-she also got a cell phone from Santa. She was quite surprised because she wasn’t expecting it, but she loved it!Lucia’s homemade gift to mom.Lucia gave gifts to each family member, such a thoughtful girl!She already knew about the American Girl book set and doll. But she was happy.More sister loving.He wasn’t expecting Darth Vader-but he loved it!Her new picnic basket.Piggy banks!Post present happiness.

We took our time opening gifts and getting ready. We made it over to Grandma and Grandpa’s about 1 pm. Time for more gift opening.

We totally got spoiled this year!Uncle B always gives good gifts too.He wanted a loom and has spent many hours making bracelets.Grandpa-the gift master and Sylvie doing a somersault.Lucia’s final gift of the day-the big pink fluffy owl that Grandma got for her! She was so excited!See the sun shining? It was a beautiful day, the kids went outside to play for a while.Julio got to nap with Mr. Owl.

Christmas evening, we had another delicious dinner and felt like gluttons. We played games and the kids watched their new movies. It was a great Christmas! We missed spending it with our cousins, but hopefully next year they will be with us.