Merry Christmas

Christmas morning!

First up is always stockings.  We've always had the stockings in a different room than the tree which made it easy to do stockings first thing when we come downstairs.  It's always fun to see them full and have the kids go through them.

Next up is heading to the tree to see what surprises are under there.  Santa brought them each a new chair for their rooms, new books, some clothes, a raspberry pi for Kyle and American Girl stuff for the girls including a new doll for each of them!

a new doll!  Leah wanted a doll with shorter hair just like her.

Breakfast for all, phone calls to wish Merry Christmas to family, then onto our gifts for each other.  The kids go through all the presents and make a pile for each person, then we go around opening them up one at a time.  Lots of fun surprises including lego friends and more American Girl stuff for the girls, and a kindle fire for Kyle (he was so excited!).

one of Jeff's favourite gifts...a box full of cereal!  Every time I go to the grocery store, Jeff asks me to get cereal because he says we never have enough.  Now we have enough (for now...)

cool new Minecraft shirt for Kyle

xbox 360 kinect (we tried out dance moves, hockey and some adventures)

lego friends

the difference just a few hours can make...what a mess!

The kids spent the whole day in their pajamas, even for Christmas dinner.  I tried to get them to change but was outvoted 4-1 (yes, even Jeff voted against me!).  We had a simple Christmas dinner of turkey breast, stuffing (Jillian's favourite part of the meal), mashed potatoes, corn, carrots and gravy.

Another wonderful Christmas with my family, I am truly blessed.