Our Christmas was quiet, peaceful and...warm!
We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house as we always do, our tradition. We had a large crew this year, with just my brother, Steve, and his family missing. Dinner was yummy and then all the children were spoiled with gifts.
With full bellies and a car packed with too many gifts we headed home to get ready for Christmas Day. Maura went outside before bedtime to spread magical reindeer food on the lawn near the front door. She was quite worried that Santa wouldn't be able to get in our new house since it doesn't have a Chimney. We assured her that Santa has a magic key that opens the front door of every good little boy and girl's house!
Notice the flip-flops?! It really was that warm on Christmas Eve!
And she had a spring-like tank sleeve dress on...I made her wear a little sweater because it just didn't seem right to have Christmas pictures in a tank and flip-flops!
Maura was sad to say good-bye to our friend "Elfie". She had so much fun with him this year! He was a bit naughtier than he had been in previous years...I hope it's not the start of a trend! He had on his warm winter coat for the long trip home and he packed his elf suitcase with all the fun t-shirts he acquired during his visit with us this year.
Off to bed...
I think the boys were already in bed and practically asleep. I've never seen them go to bed so easily or quickly...they must have wanted morning to come soon!
Santa came!!!
Ready for church...
The rest of Christmas day was spent quietly at home...
opening boxes of new toys,
putting together toys with lots of pieces,
picking up remnants of wrapping paper,
and celebrating Daddy's 40th birthday!
I had a crockpot marathon of food going throughout the day as family stopped by to see the kids with all their new gifts and joined us in celebrating Sean's birthday.
My girls and Charlotte...
next year there will be one more pretty little smiling face,
Tim and Dawn's sweet little Whitney will be home!
Read their story and support their efforts to bring her home:
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