Christmas 2014

The kids were so excited to buy each other Christmas presents. I took each of them shopping and they carefully decided which Lego set to get the other. They loved what they got each other. It was so sweet to see how much they love each other and want to bless the other.

On Christmas Eve we promised the kids they could sleep together. (They had been asking for weeks.) Around 3am Alex came running into our room, "Is it morning yet?"
"No buddy, it's still a long way a away. Go back to bed." - I mummered
At 6:30am they charged in our room together and ready to open presents.
This year was a Lego Christmas. They got mostly Lego sets from everyone, except from my brother and AnnMarie, they got sleds. Lilia and Alex had been working on a Lego City and wanted sets to add to their city.
Lilia was most excited about her Jungle Vet Set, and Alex loved his Chima Rhino rock thrower vehicle.

 As per our tradition, we open presents at our house, and head up to my parent's after breakfast and showers. I love spending the day with them; the warmth of the house, and just hanging out enjoying one another's company.



Later in the afternoon my brother and his family came up. We all had dinner together and then opened presents.
This year Ellie had specific presents she wanted to buy for the grandparents. She bought my mom and watch and my dad an American flag. It was pretty adorable.

Naomi playing with the ornaments.

Claire attempting to open a present.

Ellie opening presents.

Olivia enjoying her new coloring book and crayons.

Matt and AnnMarie

My parents with all 6 grandkids.