Christmas Day

"This was the BEST Christmas ever!!!"

said by one very happy little girl, but we could not agree more.

After a wonderful Christmas eve, we were all excited for Christmas morning 

to see what surprises Santa would leave for us . . .  

As a rule, we always go downstairs as a family on Christmas morning so no early peeking!

What we found was that Santa had set up all of the kiddos gifts from Christmas eve, had the cookies and milk, filled stockings and left the much anticipated gifts!

Eli asked for only two things and boy was he consistent . . . a Neverland Pirate Ship and Dinoco Lightning.

Santa did not disappoint!  Eli went straight for his pirate ship and Lukey went straight for Dinoco Lightning!!!

We didn't see that coming :-) 

 Fortunately, Eli was so into the pirate ship, Lukey was able to drive Dinco Lightning everywhere!

Alli asked for a jewelry box and sewing box from Santa and was pleased with both,

but her greatest joy was her big present from Mommy & Daddy . . . an iPod touch with headphones.

She was over the moon happy with her very own "phone" as she calls it.

Mommy even put her favorite song on there, Firework ~ doesn't get much better than that!!!

She can play games, listen to music and watch movies ~ life is good!

Alli was so happy she kept hugging and thanking us, then giggling saying "I just can't stop saying thank you!"

AWESOME! 

After playing for a bit, it was time to open the stockings.

Lukey of course had one too but wouldn't pose for a photo ;-)

Our kiddos LOVE their stockings, as do we, but we always chuckle because Santa is very practical.

The stockings always have toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath color tabs and combs/brushes.  

They get so excited by their new toothbrushes and toothpaste!!!

Of course, they also love the candy, mittens and other little odds and ends :-)

After stockings, it was time for our Christmas breakfast, another hit!!!

This year, our biggest excitement during breakfast was watching it snow!!!!

YES, we got a WHITE CHRISTMAS!

I don't know who was more excited, me or the kids.

As soon as breakfast was over, Lukey went down for a nap and the bigs got in their snowsuits.

Snow angels, snow ball fights, driving in the snow and a snowman = FUN, FUN, FUN!
We only got about 2 inches and it didn't stick around too long but made for a perfect Christmas day.

Late in the afternoon, we headed over the Fisher's for Christmas dinner.

A great time was had by all!!!

The kiddos crashed hard after dinner and are so excited to spend the next two weeks playing hard!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree . . .

How lovely are your branches!

This year, it was pouring down rain and freezing so we picked a tree quickly :-)

Lukey was stuck on Mommy's back so no pictures of him but he enjoyed his candycane!

 

We had to wait a few days before we could decorate given our hectic holiday schedules,

but by Sunday night, we were ready and started decorating once Lukey was down for bed.

{I know, the poor guy misses all the fun ~ maybe next year!}

The bigs did a great job decorating . . .

Once the ornaments were on, it was time for the star and Eli was over-the-moon excited that it was finally his year to place the star on the top of the tree!!!

He has now informed Ducky Gramma that she needs a star for her tree,

and that she must lift him up to put it on the top for her :-)

Alli and Eli were so proud of their finished, beautifully decorated tree!

Lukey was impressed the next morning but really hasn't shown much interest in the ornaments.

Eli on the other hand must be reminded a couple times each day not to touch!



Santa Visits 2012

Like years past, we headed to the Log Cabin to see Santa and Mrs. Claus.

 All three munchkins did great and were happy to visit with and tell Santa what they wanted.

The two bigs have not waivered a bit, especially Eli . . . Dinco Lightning and Neverland Pirate Ship.

Sure hope Santa doesn't disappoint :-)

Then, a week later, we saw Santa and Mrs. Claus again at Barbie Gramma's house!!!

The kiddos were so excited to see Santa again and whisper in his ear what they wanted :-)

 What a fun visit once again!

Okay, so maybe Lukey wasn't quite as excited as his siblings . . .

Very fun to see Santa both times!

Can't wait until next year . . .



Alli lost a top front tooth!

It came out on its own tonight when this cutie took a bite of a Costco hot dog.
We have a very proud little gal who is quite excited for Toothetina to visit this evening!