It wouldn't be Christmas morning without the customary ringing of Santa's sleigh bells. That's how my kids know it is legal to come downstairs. And they did...like a stampede. This is the third year in a row we have been home for Christmas and we love it.
This is the first picture of the morning. Look at the excitement and some exhaustion from trying to stay awake all night.
Cooper opening his favorite gift- a remote controlled airplane.
This year all Courtney asked for.....clothes. Remeber those days? Santa threw in a few surprises.
Bowen asked for a Boston Red Sox backpack and books. Here he is with a new football.
Jackson asked for an ipod. Needles to say he knew that would be about it on Christmas morning and he didn't seem to mind.
We got all the kids these scripture hero posters and I was really surprised at how much they loved them. Cooper got Daniel and the Lions Den, Bowen got Ammon , Jackson the Stripling Warriors and Courtney got Mary, Mother of Jesus. They are beautiful.
Every year we invite people form our neighborhood over who don't have family around to go visit on Christmas morning. We do a Christmas brunch. This year we had over 40 people. It is one of my favorite traditions. We had quiche, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, muffins, juice and a hot chocolate bar. We love having our home filled with wonderful friends that have become our St George family.
People usually stay for two or three hours and visit. We just love it!
Christmas is my favorite time of year. This year when my kids went back to school I cried most of the day. I love having them home, playing games, watching movies, baking and doing puzzles. We had a simple and relaxed holiday season leaving us lots of time to remember our Saviors birth and the true meaning of the season.
2 comments:
Looks like a fun Christmas! I want to see a picture of you with your cute pregnant belly!
Okay Lori...I must be behind the times...love the scripture hero posters. Is that just a Deseret Book thing?
Also your parents are so great! Love their idea about coming up with different ways to give money every year...gonna tuck that idea away for the future along with a bunch of others that come from them. ;0)
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