Christmas Morning

Each year Christmas morning gets more and more exciting!  Sarah Graves came to wake us up and we alerted Aunt Nay that we were up and heading downstairs!  She was wide-eyed and ready to see what Santa brought!

The key thing that Santa brought SG was a stroller that can go outside!  I think her favorite surprise was the Cinderella Princess dress up set!  Charlie has some new books, stuffed animals, and his own Scout dog.  

She was sure to check that Santa ate the cupcake she left for him and pleased that he ate almost all of it!

A Caillou doctor kit was a pleasant surprise for her.  She loves to give you a shot and is sure to tell you that it is going to hurt a little, just a little.

She was so excited to see that stroller!  She saw one in the store with Pops and stopped in the middle of the aisle and pointed to it saying, "that's what I want Santa to bring me!"  Good thing Santa had already known that request and had it under control.  

Our little princess!

She thoroughly enjoyed going through her stocking.  I think her favorite thing might have been the princess "lipstick" that Santa left her.

We had a very relaxed Christmas at our house.  We unwrapped gifts and snacked for hours taking turns watching each other open gifts and and sharing stories or interesting details about how we came to pick that gift.  Some of us got out of our pjs and some of us never felt the need to. 

We had a ton of gifts to open, too.  We had gifts from all her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even some from friends.  I think it was a little overwhelming for her and we probably should have spaced the gifts out over a few days.  She also helped almost everyone unwrap theirs!

She was so excited about this doll from Grandaddy and MeMe that can go in the bathtub!

She and Pops took breaks to check out her new books and toys while we opened gifts.

Charlie received some great new things, too!  His drum lights up and plays music and he watches Sissy stack up his blocks and knock them over.

Charlie took breaks during gift opening to nap and eat.  Here he is refreshed from a nap and playing with Aunt Nay.

SG couldn't resist putting Charlie in her new stroller!  I don't think he enjoyed the ride too much.

A bathtub for Kate was another one of her requests and Grandaddy and MeMe sent her a tub and all sorts of accessories to help Kate enjoy her bath.  

She was excited about the new outfits that Uncle Les and Aunt Barbara sent her.  

A pack'n play for Kate was another request she had and Grancy and Ger Ger made it happen.  She loves to put the pack'n play in her new play tent/ fort that Santa brought her and make it into her house. 

Charlie immediately fell in love with his Sophie from Boo Boo and Patty. 

Sarah Graves was very excited to receive a bed complete with canopy and mobile for Kate from Boo Boo and Patty.  I need to get a better picture of it because it is beautiful!  She put it right be her bed and her baby stays tucked in at night.  

Once the presents were opened, Mom set about making a feast.  My favorite was the beef tenderloin.  The pork roast with rice and gravy, cornbread dressing, apple and cranberry stuffed pork roast, glazed carrots and garlic green beans were all delicious!  The best part was probably how relaxed it all was with no schedule and no formalities.