We had a wonderful, blessed, fun Christmas day at home! We started our day with a new tradition (an idea that I borrowed from my good friend, Jennifer); a cinnamon roll birthday cake for Jesus. We sang Happy Birthday, the kids blew out the candles, and then we all filled our tummies with the gooey goodness! Nobody ate very much before deciding it was time to get down to business!
Eli and Abby had a great time checking out all the goodies in their stockings,
and, of course, opening LOTS of presents!
Santa was very good to them, as usual! Abby received a crib for her babies, as well as a new doll that she named Holly. Abby loves that Holly giggles or cries when you squeeze her! She has also been enjoying all the feeding and clothing accessories that she got for her babies.
Eli received exactly what he asked for: Mack (Lightning McQueen's hauler from the movie Cars). He actually received two different Macks (one opens up to become a play set) as well as Sally, DJ, and Doc Hudson (the other Cars characters on his wish list). Santa also surprised him with a remote control Lightning McQueen. We've been surprised that this hasn't gotten much use, but you'll see why in a moment.
Both kids received custom super hero capes from their cousin Lucas (made by the incredibly talented Aunt Elizabeth!)
Abby's cape topped off her fabulously true-to-self Christmas ensemble: new red fleece Christmas jammies, new snowflake sweatshirt, new sparkly tutu, and the Super Abby cape!
Eli spent most of the day (and the next and the next!) playing with his awesome new train; a remote control Polar Express!
We received tons more than what is posted here, but there just isn't space to include everything; please know that we appreciate each and every wonderful gift our family received!
and, of course, opening LOTS of presents!Santa was very good to them, as usual! Abby received a crib for her babies, as well as a new doll that she named Holly. Abby loves that Holly giggles or cries when you squeeze her! She has also been enjoying all the feeding and clothing accessories that she got for her babies.Eli received exactly what he asked for: Mack (Lightning McQueen's hauler from the movie Cars). He actually received two different Macks (one opens up to become a play set) as well as Sally, DJ, and Doc Hudson (the other Cars characters on his wish list). Santa also surprised him with a remote control Lightning McQueen. We've been surprised that this hasn't gotten much use, but you'll see why in a moment.Both kids received custom super hero capes from their cousin Lucas (made by the incredibly talented Aunt Elizabeth!)Abby's cape topped off her fabulously true-to-self Christmas ensemble: new red fleece Christmas jammies, new snowflake sweatshirt, new sparkly tutu, and the Super Abby cape!Eli spent most of the day (and the next and the next!) playing with his awesome new train; a remote control Polar Express!We received tons more than what is posted here, but there just isn't space to include everything; please know that we appreciate each and every wonderful gift our family received!I decided to take a "thank you" picture of the kids to include in our soon-to-be-written notes of gratitude. It took several tries, but I got a cute one.
Here are just two of the many outtakes!
Here are just two of the many outtakes!
We hope you all had a beautiful and blessed Christmas! Thank you so very much to all of our family who contributed to this special day for our beloved family! Merry Christmas, and Happy Bithday, Jesus!
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