Christmas 2010
Decorating the tree...The kids LOVED putting ornaments on the tree, especially the angel. Note to self...Next year, use all PLASTIC ornaments...At last count, the number of GLASS ornaments that hit the floor and broke -- due to little hands -- was SEVEN.
Santa visited the neighborhood just before Christmas. This prompted questions from Gracie, like: "Daddy, why did Santa look 'dressed up'"? With a carefully crafted response, Santa's identity remained a secret. Katie would have nothing to do with Santa (note the staredown between Katie and Santa -- and the tears). At one point, Santa got too close and Katie literally took a swing at him...and grazed his cheek! Everyone erupted in laughter. Andrew made sure to tell Santa exactly what he wanted for Christmas -- a new Snow Globe (he broke the first one last year within the first 15 minutes).
Watched the Polar Express on TV on Christmas Eve, while eating popcorn and snuggling on the couch. The kids were on the edge of their seats most of the movie. The movie reaffirmed their belief in Santa......
Immediately after the movie was over, the kids went to work writing notes to Santa and preparing goodies for his reindeer.
New Christmas PJs the kids got on Christmas Day. They also got "Pillow Pets" from Munga and Grandpa in Utah, "The Night Before Christmas" book from Nama and Papa in Oregon (a new Hallmark product), scripture bags from Mom and Dad, etc. The weeks before Christmas were also filled with lots of family and friends, as well as some snow (but no baby...yet). All in all, a great Christmas. Happy Holidays to all!
Decorating the tree...The kids LOVED putting ornaments on the tree, especially the angel. Note to self...Next year, use all PLASTIC ornaments...At last count, the number of GLASS ornaments that hit the floor and broke -- due to little hands -- was SEVEN. 
Santa visited the neighborhood just before Christmas. This prompted questions from Gracie, like: "Daddy, why did Santa look 'dressed up'"? With a carefully crafted response, Santa's identity remained a secret. Katie would have nothing to do with Santa (note the staredown between Katie and Santa -- and the tears). At one point, Santa got too close and Katie literally took a swing at him...and grazed his cheek! Everyone erupted in laughter. Andrew made sure to tell Santa exactly what he wanted for Christmas -- a new Snow Globe (he broke the first one last year within the first 15 minutes). 
Watched the Polar Express on TV on Christmas Eve, while eating popcorn and snuggling on the couch. The kids were on the edge of their seats most of the movie. The movie reaffirmed their belief in Santa......
Immediately after the movie was over, the kids went to work writing notes to Santa and preparing goodies for his reindeer. 
New Christmas PJs the kids got on Christmas Day. They also got "Pillow Pets" from Munga and Grandpa in Utah, "The Night Before Christmas" book from Nama and Papa in Oregon (a new Hallmark product), scripture bags from Mom and Dad, etc. The weeks before Christmas were also filled with lots of family and friends, as well as some snow (but no baby...yet). All in all, a great Christmas. Happy Holidays to all!