Christmas Part I

The kids woke up on schedule??!?! I keep thinking this yr will be the yr they "get" it, but...Carter got up at 730 and enjoyed eating the crumbs that Santa left behind...

Then when Mallory woke up we all went on a hunt to find Baby Jesus...Pepere found him in the playroom and M put him back into the stable before we opened gifts. We had fun playing this game throughout Dec. and we hope our kids know that He is the reason for the season! Thanks for this tradition Ginny! We love it!

Now it is time to open gifts! Santa left M a little tree for her room! :)

Carter was so excited when his new basketball was unwrapped!

The ball popper was a hit...and I love how M is still wearing her helmet and knee pads to help Pepere open his gifts! He was so gracious to ask for help! M was all about it! And loved helping Carter too bc he still isn't in to opening his gifts yet...

Then the kids got to play with their new toys, Carter got an awesome morning nap, we had a lovely brunch, and then we got them dressed and were ready to "scoot" on over to MiMi and PaPa's for Part II! It was so nice...we really got to saver the whole day by stretching it out!

I think Carter might want one of these next year! He loves it! :)