Christmas

 

We had the most amazing Christmas morning, especially since both boys are old enough to enjoy the excitement of Santa's visit and presents under the tree. Here is a video of the moment the kids climbed out of bed and headed down the hall to see what Santa left for them.

Sammy saw the fire truck he had asked for and Wyatt found the scooter he wanted and their reactions were priceless. 

The boys were also spoiled with lots of other gifts from family and friends...

The boys bought Ross a gift card for fly-fishing lessons...

The boys loved their new "big kid" cups...

and loved these jumbo dinosaur and crocodile toys.

In the evening, Grandma, Julie and the cousins joined us for Christmas dinner and more presents. We gave Nancy and Julie copies of the family photo we took over Thanksgiving and they really liked them.

We set the television to the "Yukle Log" channel and enjoyed a crackling fire and Christmas music while opening gifts. I made everyone candy dipped pretzels and they seemed to be a hit. Elijah is eating them in this photo.

We bought all three big boys new snow pants...

Nancy gave Sammy a foam bowling set, which both kids really like.

Elijah...

We gave Olive new snow gloves and what she really wanted- a gift card to Target.

We gave Julie the present the kids help us make during our snowshoeing trip earlier this month- a L-O-V-E frame and she loved it.

 The happy family...