Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was a lot of fun around here. I'm not sure who had more fun really. George was up around 6am so we fed him and the animals and went back to sleep until Caroline woke up. We both stirred around 7:30 and laid there until almost 8 when we heard the pitter patter of little feet. Alan and I jumped out of bed. I ran to the kitchen to grab the video camera and Alan grabbed his phone and recorded her coming down the stairs from our bedroom door. The first part we took only video and after the stockings we hit the regular camera. There are some blurry ones, but we tried to capture moments while still enjoying them. We ripped through presents a lot faster than years past, but it was great. We enjoyed some cinnamon rolls and then played with toys and slowly got ready for family to arrive.

While we opened our presents George was sound asleep 

in our bedroom. We finally woke him up after we had breakfast 

so Caroline could open his stocking and presents

Caroline was happy when Mommy opened her present from her, 

a "little pot" for Mommy to cook in

I'm not sure who was more excited about this gift. 

Caroline wanted Daddy to have soft pj's like we all have

and she picked these Superman ones out

because "Daddy is my hero." 

Seriously? *sigh* This kid is too cute!

Opening gifts from Gramma

Caroline delivering Mommy's last gift

This was pretty hilarious. After we finished opening our gifts we went to get breakfast ready.

Alan went behind the tree and gave Caroline something to give Mommy. 

On the way, she decided she wanted it and wouldn't let me come near it, no less open it becuase

it was "so little and cute." She was in full tears. Once I opened it and she saw what they were?

She went to the coffee table and played with her toothbrush, claiming it was much better!

Mommy's earrings from Daddy :)

Setting up her dollhouse

He's not impressed :)

His puppy dog from Santa

The kids Christmas morning :)

Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve we stayed close to home and took it easy. We made some fudge the night before, then some peppermint bark and butter cookies, and Caroline and Daddy finished their gingerbread house. We cleaned up the house for Christmas Day and then went out to dinner with Nana and Grampy. We were busy, but it was a nice day. After dinner we talked to Gramma on the phone and then set out the cookies and milk for Santa. Caroline went to bed so that Santa wouldn't pass our house and Daddy and Mommy got to work! Daddy put together Caroline's dollhouse while Mommy finished up wrapping presents. We went to bed late, but we were just as excited for the morning since Caroline was really getting the spirit of Christmas this year :)

 She really wasn't in the mood for pictures :)

 Daddy's job begins, total time 1.5 hours

Our family stockings :)

 Santa came!

The Days Before Christmas

The days leading up to Christmas were pretty busy. There were last minute shopping trips to make, an ice storm, visits to family, and things to do around the house. Somehow we got it all done and had lots of fun!

  Santa Baby :)

 Meeting cousin Cole

 Framing the gingerbread house

 She exclaimed, "I'm feeding him like a grown-up!"

AKA watching tv as well :)

 Back to work the next morning

 George wasn't interested

Wrapping Daddy's present

 Quality Control on the fudge

 No fudge for George

 

Complete!

Granted, Mommy took the picture from the back :/

Week Before Christmas

The week before Christmas was a little bit of a wind down from Gramma's visit but a buildup for the holiday itself. The week ended with a fussy baby and a Mommy and Caroline who were a little under the weather, but by the weekend we were good to go!

George in a little milk coma :)