Christmas Day 2013

Christmas morning the kids woke up at 7:00. They all jumped in our bed and we ALL snuggled for about 15 minutes. It was great. I think they were still in a coma from last nights party. 

Once Randy and I rolled out of bed we read the Christmas story from the scriptures. I was really touched this year that they were not antsy and listened intently and asked questions. It was a good parent moment.  We wrote down our gifts to the Saviour and put our tins under the tree. It was fun to watch the kids want to do it instead of being forced. It set the tone for the morning. 

Then we headed downstairs to see what Santa left. Harrison made it down first and was so cute and excited. He went straight for his new race car track. 

They were so happy with every little thing. It is so fun as a parent to watch your kids on Christmas morning. 

Brad was excited that Santa gave him new "deodermint" in his stocking. 

Claire was excited and dramatic before things were even open. 

We took things really slow this year. We had nowhere to be so we took our merry time. 

More dramatics from Claire as she hugged her gifts to death. 

Harrison's reactions were so cute. Randy and I decided we are going to wrap something for him every day of his life just to watch his reaction. 

After we opened the gifts we paused for a yummy late breakfast then spent the rest of the morning playing and hanging out. I loved that we had the whole morning and afternoon to ourselves. 

Santa brought Claire a Doc McStuffins Doll. She has played hospital in her room with all her dolls and stuffed animals non stop since Christmas. She wants to be a nurse or a doctor when she grows up. At least that is for now. It changes all the time. She also got a TON of art supplies. She is constantly doodling or drawing something. Now she can do it in her room. 

Brad got a RC monster truck and a RC helicopter. He has to fight his dad and uncles for a turn. I don't know who is the bigger kid. 

He also got a bandaloom. It is a popular elastic band bracelet that is the craze this year. He spent a ton of time making bracelets for everyone he could think of. 

We invited the Shields and the Titensors over for Christmas dinner. All of our parents and most of our families live far away so we have become like family. 

We had traditional ham, potatoes and jello. 

After dinner the adults kids played with all the toys. 

Nate and Randy were very entertained by Harrison's toddler toy. 

The girls stayed in Claire's room most of the night just being girls. 

At one point all the nerf guns came out and we had quite the war going on. Things got quite chaotic. 

Melissa played games with Brad. She was nice. She is a good "other" mommy to my kids. 

Nate and Jenni. We are so happy they moved closer to us. 

Christmas was amazing this year. I wouldn't change a thing except maybe having more hours in the day. I love my kiddos, my family and our good friends.