We started our Christmas eve celebration at our cousin's house, surrounded by family and just enjoying each others company. So much yummy food, kids running around wild.. it was fun! Here are some pictures of KK and AJ, having fun but really just so excited for Santa to make his arrival and bring the much anticipated presents.
We said goodbye to our elf Flynn before we departed, as he was going to go home to the North Pole tonight after Santa delivered our gifts and filled our stockings. We had so much fun searching for him each morning. KK and AJ would run around the house hand in hand searching high for him. Once discovered, we would hear AJ shout "I found 'im, found 'im" and then "Flynn Flynn", pointing wildly and jumping for joy. KK would echo AJ and demand we come see him as well. See you next year dear Flynn, thank you for telling Santa all about us.
After the party, we came home to talk to our families and wish them a Merry Christmas. KK and I worked to plate some cookies and milk for Dear Saint Nick and some carrots for the reindeer. Then it was off to bed (so the elves could set up for Santa).
Christmas morning was here before we knew it! And Santa did not disappoint... the stockings were so full the had to be placed on the ground. Santa delivered a beautiful three story dollhouse for KK, along with seven princess dolls that will live there. AJ got a duel loop race track with Lightning McQueen and his friends to race on it. Our stockings were filled with candy, books and toothbrushes (go Santa, great idea).
KK and AJ were so surprised - and so happy! We had such a fun morning taking turns opening our gifts and playing with each one together, talking about what made them special and how much we liked each one. The kids were so sweet, saying Thank you and giving hugs and kisses. I was grateful for yet another year in which we were able to enjoy each gift and it wasn't a free-for-all... I know those days are not far away. KK did such a good job making sure everyone had a gift and everyone got a turn - so sweet. AJ struggled with the wrapping paper, but he had fun seeing what was inside each one.
Of course we had to take a family shot. Here are some other pictures of our morning together!
Alex saying "Choo Choo" as he plays with Thomas.
Such surprises in each present!
After opening all our presents, Daddy treated us to a fun breakfast of homemade beignets and orange julius. It was so yummy!
Now we are watching our new Barbie princess DVD's and resting... soon we will be calling Oma and Gracie to share our Christmas with them. Then its a special dinner and a relaxing evening at home enjoying our gifts.
It was a wonderful Christmas - Merry Christmas everyone! Hoping your Christmas was filled with laughter, fun, family and joy! Love you!
Here is a little video of KK and AJ still on a sugar high and so happy for Christmas:
After breakfast we were able to talk online to Grandma and Grandpa and open presents together. We had so much fun seeing each other and sharing our gifts. Poor AJ... as you can see from the picture below.. he didn't make it all the way through the morning. He took his pillow and went to take a nice, long nap.
Now we are watching our new Barbie princess DVD's and resting... soon we will be calling Oma and Gracie to share our Christmas with them. Then its a special dinner and a relaxing evening at home enjoying our gifts.
It was a wonderful Christmas - Merry Christmas everyone! Hoping your Christmas was filled with laughter, fun, family and joy! Love you!
Here is a little video of KK and AJ still on a sugar high and so happy for Christmas:
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