Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The Magic of Christmas Morning

I love everything about Christmas. I love the anticipation, thinking of the perfect gift for my kids, the music, the lights, the way everything is sweeter, more peaceful, more happy. It is so fun with my kids to see the magic through their eyes.
I love how even a box of cereal or stocking stuffers are so exciting to them.


I love Kate's face in this one. She was so into opening her present that she didn't want to pause to look at the camera.
Eliza is always so cute on holidays. She always says, "this is the best day ever!" My kids are fun to give to at this age because they love EVERYTHING you give them.
Nathan with his cheesy smile and new pj pants.
Tanner loved his cuties (clementines) and wouldn't put them down.
Nathaniel tried to take away his cuties and have him open a present...
he was not happy. So we gave them back...
I'm glad we didn't spend lots of money on present for him.
Nathan is often found in the kitchen stealing my tongs, measuring cups or spoons, funnels, etc. So, I gave him some things for their play kitchen. That way I get to keep mine. Merry Christmas to him and me!
You can ride the truck either way...it just depends on your size. I love how Nathan has his treats on the back of the truck when he is riding it. Never far from the food... he must be mine.
The girls took all of the candy from their stocking and were mixing it with their new bowls and spoons. I didn't know what they were doing until they came over and showed me, it was a sugary mess. They said they were making their breakfast, yeah, you wish. Not even on Christmas do you get to eat that.
Again, Tanner with the cuties.
Tanner started crawling just a few days before Christmas (the 22nd). With all of the fun stuff around, it gave him good motivation. So he is finally mobile (and just a shade under a decade, all right!) He is very happy with his new found freedom. Instead of crying for me to pick him up, he pushes away from me for me to put him back down.
The jammies I made for them. They are huge on them. The good thing is kids grow fast.
Eliza was confused as to why we had Aunt Laurel's car mat. They were happy to know it really was for them. We had a great day and I think I got the best gift of all (besides a beautiful, healthy family) a big, fat NAP!

4 comments:

LoriAnn Grigg said...

I LOVE that you make pj's for your kids every year. I love that you are soo crafty. I have to say you inspired me this year and I made purses for the girls made out of old jeans. I'll have to post a pic. they're nothing exciting but I keep telling myself. Look what Tennille can do, I should atleast try!! I sure miss Eliza's excitement. She always makes everything the "Best Ever". too cute.

Joanna said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New year old friend! I miss you. Your kiddo's are all so sweet. Love the capes and the pjs. Hope you are doing well! Love you!

Drew and Valarie's Family Blog said...

Merry Xmas!!!!!

The Joe said...

SOOO stinkin cute. I love that Tanner just wanted the cuties. that's awesome :)