We enjoyed a fun Christmas Eve get-together with the Shaha family that included dinner, dessert, a nativity reenactment, and lots of talking and laughter. We're lucky to know such fantastic people!
Our kids didn't get to bed until almost 10:00 p.m., but we tucked them in wearing cozy new jammies.
Garry and I set a night-owl record preparing for the big day ahead. I finally crashed at 2:00 a.m., but Garry was up much later!
Of course the kids' reactions this morning made the sleep deprivation worth it! Some of my favorite moments:
- Hearing "Yes!!" and other happy exclamations as the boys unwrapped their gifts
- Watching the boys ride their new scooters around the house
- Installing new fruit and veggie drawers in the fridge (seriously, so exciting!)
- Enjoying a yummy casserole, cinnamon rolls, and OJ for breakfast
- Watching Gavin open all of Lexi's presents after she got up (two hours after the rest of us)
- Seeing Garry wear his new beanie and slippers all day long
- Talking to my brother Ryan (Croatian missionary) plus all of my parents and siblings via Skype for an hour
- Taking a 2.5-hour nap
Truly, we are blessed! What a happy day.
6 comments:
I am almost positive that Iris got the exact same baby doll in her stocking as Lexi has on the floor in the last photo. Target, yes? Sort of pocket-sized?
Looks a lot like our day. We missed you all but it was so good to talk to you (until I accidentally hung up on everyone, that is..)
What a Merry Christmas! You moved the tree! We're so grateful to get to share the holiday with you!
It looks like every part of your Christmas was wonderful. I'm so glad you were all having a wonderful Christmas Eve and Day. The kids looked very happy and CUTE!
i'm so happy you posted about christmas. love it!
Merry Christmas to you! I love reading about your darling kiddos!!! I got my stockings at Sams Club last year.
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas. We particularly enjoyed having the whole family involved in the call to Ryan.
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