Sunday, January 3, 2010

Christmas Day

We actually had to wake the children this year on Christmas morning.  I am sure this will not be the case in future years.  It didn’t take too much, though, to get Lily out of bed.  She was very excited to see what Santa had in store for her.  Christmas is wonderful to experience through the eyes of a child.

IMG_6912 IMG_6913IMG_6915IMG_6917I think Lily’s favorite part is opening her stocking.  She helped all of us get out our goodies.IMG_6921 IMG_6922 Princess underwear – how did he know we needed more?  We had to open each pair to see all the princesses.IMG_6925IMG_6929 IMG_6931Sarah Ellen wandered around holding many random things in her hands.    IMG_6934 IMG_6936 Mommy got a new spatula for icing cakes.IMG_6941 IMG_6943 Sarah Ellen’s favorite thing was the beef jerky that came in James’ stocking.  She carried it around all morning and gnawed on it through the package.  It was in pretty rough shape after the morning.IMG_6944IMG_6946IMG_6948 Hmm, a Le Crueset pot holder.  Is there a Le Crueset pot anywhere under the tree to go with it?IMG_6949 Mimi opening her new Kindle.DSC_0009Monica, Lee, Gabby and Maggie came to join us for lunch and the afternoon.DSC_0019 DSC_0021DSC_0031James was given a famous Peninsula Grill coconut cake for Christmas.  It was the hit of the day.  Mimi was tortured for two days until we cut the cake, but said it was well worth the wait. DSC_0033 DSC_0034DSC_0038 Playing with our new crafts.DSC_0039 DSC_0040 DSC_0043DSC_0046Snookie and Ellie Mae DSC_0047 DSC_0048 Lee made the mistake of pulling out a toy and got stuck putting it together.  DSC_0050James’ new toy – a Big Green Egg.  He was one happy boy.  DSC_0053DSC_0060 DSC_0061 Sarah Ellen is not so sure about her new remote controlled car.DSC_0062Lily quickly liked it.   DSC_0068DSC_0071 Sarah Ellen soon got the hang of it.DSC_0074Doncie and Poppy gave the girls a new play mat perfect for dance shows. DSC_0076DSC_0078

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY JESUS

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