Brayden woke up at 3:30 ready for the day. He was upset when I made him go back to bed until 6:00. It was almost 6:00 on the dot when he came in and asked if we could open presents. Brayden was so worried that he was going to be on the "naughty list" this year. He was happy to know Santa brought some presents for him.
Kaylee went to sleep so quickly on Christmas Eve, she was so excited for Santa to come. Kaylee didn't have anything specific that she was asking for, just "anything girly." She is satisfied with just about anything. This makes shopping easy! Kaylee had to be waken up by both the boys on Christmas morning.
Kade was SO fun this year at Christmas. He wanted to quickly go to sleep on Christmas Eve, he didn't want Santa to skip over our house. He just kept saying, "It's Cwis-mus mom. Santa came?" He was thrilled at his first view of the gifts. This whole Christmas thing was mind boggling for him. He couldn't believe that their were actually presents in his stockings, and presents with his name on them.
The kids were SO fun Christmas morning! They all are so easy to please, they just love everything. None of them had asked for anything specific from Santa. Although everything Kade opened he said, "I asked-ed for this!" I'm glad Santa could read his mind. Their favorite gifts were the simple gifts like gum, body glitter, or Brayden's treasured mouth peice (who knows why he wanted one but he hasn't taken it out since Christmas.) My favorite part of Christmas was seeing the kids joy over the gifts they had bought for each other. They wanted to give those gifts even before they opened Santa's. They were truly excited for each other and shared so much excitement over each and everything that had been opened.
Brayden loved his Halo legos, his mouth piece, and his new golf clubs.
Kaylee loved her American girl accessories, the apron mom made her, and her very own camera.
Kade loved his "comfy, cozy" robe, his Waldo books, and his new golf clubs...just like Brayden.
After we had opened up all the gifts at our house we quickly got ready and went to visit family. We stopped by Grandma Sonia's first. The kids loved doing Secret Santa with their cousins. Kaylee was especially thrilled to find our her cousin Avery gave her a winter outfit for her A.G. doll. She was even more excited to find out that her cousin had recieved the same outfit for her doll too! We also went to MorMor's and Papa Kenny's, then by Grandpa Warner and Grandma Laura's. Brayden and Kade got remote control trucks and have spent countless hours racing each other. When they get tired of that they get out their new guitars and jam together for a while. Kaylee is just content to sit in her new sofa and read a book or critique the boys on their playing.
It's always great to be around family. We were truly able to enjoy being together this year. Above pictured is: The kids with MorMor. Kaylee and Becky. Curtis and Whit (PS I will never forgive you two for the wonderful retched hoppers you gave my children! I have been awaken every morning since Christmas by the three of them having hopper races down the hall. Just wait til you have your own kids. Payback." And also the kids with Papa Kenny.
Kade and Kasen, giving loves after exchanging Secret Santa gifts. Kaylee lounging in her new chair, drinking a soda. Alecia and Pauly. Kaylee sporting her new beanie and scarf. After she put it on she looked in the mirror and said, "OH! I look cute!"
This Christmas was truly special for me. The last couple of years I have been "ba-hum bug." I really tried to make an effort to feel of the Christmas spirit. We were able to give to a couple charities, take time to teach and talk to the children about giving, go on drives to see Christmas lights, and take time to appreciate all of our many blessings. Despite some family difficulties I think we were able to have a good time, enjoy each other, and truly remember the meaning of Christmas.
I am truly blessed.
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