Merry Christmas!!!

After the fun party, we headed home to find a gift from the elves, the  kids all got new pj's.  Then we left cookies for Santa and got tucked into bed. The kids were so excited they could hardly sleep!They finally fell asleep and the elves got to work.

Santa Claus came and this is how he left things...



We had a fire in our fireplace for the first time.  It was nice and cozy and made the house warm. 

Elizabeth was the first one awake, around 7am!  She started yelling and being loud, and woke the other  kids up.  So we let them come upstairs about 7:30.  They were all so happy and completly thrilled that Santa Claus had come!  Isaac was in awe that he got toys, instead of coal ( he really deserved more coal, but Santa is a softie!)

Elizabeth got her first little doll.  She loves it and says "Hi" when she sees her. Lizzie is 10 months old now, and has 2 little teeth.

 

Isaac got a nerf gun,bike helmet, a complete army costume and an army helicopter.  He was in heaven!  He wore the costume all day, and even brought the grenade and walkie/talkies to church, Ha Ha!  He tells me everyday about how he really wants to be in the army when he grows up.  We started calling him "The General".

Emily got a new baby, and a barbie as well as a laptop.  She was happy, but a little disappointed that she didn't get a real bunny or kitten.  I told her Santa can't bring pets unless he gets parents permission. She forgot all about wanting a pet and had a great time playing with her stuff. 

Taylor got a ski helmet, a remote control helicopter and a huge lego set.  He spent several hours putting it together, Danny helped him with some of it, but he did most of it by himself.  He loves building with legos, and is really good at it! 

Danny and I were spoiled by Santa and our parents as well. 
After we opened presents we had a big breakfas, got ready for church and attended church at 11am.  It was so nice to go to church and hear speakers about Jesus's birth, sing carols and feel the spirit. 
I wish Christmas was on Sunday every year.

After church we ate lunch, played and then all took naps, or had "quiet time".  It was so luxurious to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon, we loved it!!! We hung around and relaxed until evening, then we walked down to G & G Shields house to visit with everyone. 

Overall we had an amazing Christmas , we feel so blessed and grateful for all that we have been given.