Santa Came!

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Sarah Graves was the first to wake and let us all sleep until 7:30 before she came to get us up! She is very thoughful!

Santa came and he brought their big ask and a couple of extra surprises!

Sis didn't ask for this new baby, but she was quite taken with her! She decided to call her Katie, which may get a little confusing with her long love Kate! 

Charlie really wanted a gaming chair and this one brought a smile!

Sarah Graves' big ask was for a rolling duffel for her upcoming travels and this deep purple one will make travel easy!

A rock tumbler was a fun surprise that Charlie was eager to try out! For several days it has sounded like a perpetual rainstorm in the garage as the rocks tumble!

Charlie is a big fan of pandas and these panda socks were a fun surprise!

They love looking through their stockings and of course finding fun treats!


Sissy discovered she loves Milk Duds, which we jokingly call Milk Dudes after watching The Middle and the Heck family ate off label "Milk Dudes" from the Frugal Hoosier!

Yep, it reclines, has a foot rest, and a massage feature!



Aaron's BIG gift was a new iphone 15! I was super excited to surprise him with it!


Sissy made Charlie a blanket as her gift to him and she was really excited to see him open it!






We may never get him out of that chair with a comfy new blanket!

After opening gifts we enjoyed some baked french toast, laughs, and remembered Jesus' birthday is the reason for the celebration. 

Ready to head over to Lovie and Pops' to celebrate with everyone!

 

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