On Christmas Eve, Grandma and Grandpa came over to celebrate with us. We had a roaring fire, a nice dinner and dessert, and wonderful togetherness time. It was just a quiet night at home and it was good to finally start to slow down after a month of constantly running around from one thing to the next.
The kids went to sleep in their own beds after we read The Night Before Christmas. Reed and Cora were both very excited for Christmas morning, Reed especially. He had been SO excited about receiving gifts that I was a little surprised how Christmas morning unfolded.
Excitedly, he rushed to the tree to inspect the presents. After he got a good look, he went for a special stash of presents that he had been hiding behind the tree. He had made a few presents at school and also, in the days leading up to Christmas, he had gathered small presents around the house and secretly wrapped them in white paper from the printer. He insisted everyone open the gifts from him first. It was so sweet.
The initial analysis of gifts
A school project (Reindeer) to Mommy from Reed
A school project (Snowman and Snowflake) to Daddy from Reed
Cora opening one of her gifts. The bow in her hair was also "from Reed."
Kate playing with a train, gifted to her from Reed from the toy bin.
A sleeping bag for Father/Son camping
Cora's new dollie
Is it bad that I allowed her to wear the skeleton pajamas to bed on Christmas Eve? Didn't seem worth the fight.
After the excitement of opening gifts, we headed to church to celebrate Christmas Mass. Afterwards, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Mihelich's house to celebrate with Bob's side of the family.
Great food, great company, and lots of gifts.
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