Magic

Despite Brody's attempt to stay awake to see Santa, and Ty's brief sleepwalking venture right when Santa was about to come, Christmas went off without a hitch. We don't take many pictures Christmas morning, and instead videotape the whole ordeal. Nathan and I actually decided to spend the night before Christmas watching all of our previous Christmas mornings together. It made us so excited to wake up early with the kids. Santa left a very nice note to the kids, and he ate all his cookies, drank most of his milk, and the reindeer really chewed up the carrots the kids left for them. Santa left so many gifts for the kids. The boys were in awe. We had more gifts than I knew was possible to fit under a tree this year, so after they looked through their gifts from Santa, we got to tackling those wrapped gifts under the tree. The boys loved giving the gifts they had picked out for their siblings and for us, and actually were great about looking at who things were from this year. Brody was so excited to tear open wrapping paper, and even would exclaim (in most cases) what he got! HUGE progress!!! Keira was so funny, because when I would help her open (yes she got into the wrapping paper rip off game) she would squeal with delights and pat the gift. The kids changed into their new clothes, and helped put EVERYTHING away. I made a yummy breakfast casserole and we prepared for our Christmas visitors. This is the first year we have not gone out on Christmas. my family stopped by to open gifts first, and Nathan's family came over in the afternoon to open gifts. It was so nice to be with everyone. Ty went with his Nana and cousin Christmas night until New Years Eve, although we will be seeing him tonight for Disney On Ice (can't wait!)
Thank you everyone, for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and giving spirit. We all are so blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for making each Christmas more special than the last, and for helping us create wonderful memories. We are so grateful for your love and kindness.