Friday, August 21, 2015

Christmas Morning 2014


I just realized I never blogged about Christmas morning...and doing it 7 months is no easy task.  But here it goes!

On the night before Christmas... 
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Rylee didn't waste anytime getting started
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While the other two went straight for their stockings, of course!
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Tanner got some fun new games to play!
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Rylee was thrilled to open up her own presents too!
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Brooke loved her Anna and Elsa dolls from Frozen, along with coordinating dress-up outfits for her.  No matter how hard I fight it, this girl loves, loves, LOVES princesses!

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Funny part is, she couldn't get their names straight! Uncle Brendan tried his best to re-program here...

Tanner will all his loot!

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By far his favorite gift was this Lego Tree house.  He can tell you all about it here!


He plays with it nearly every day!  Best $20 Santa ever spent :)

The best part about Christmas is having our family together.  My kids never lack for attention with their Uncles around!

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Christmas morning we had a yummy breakfast and my parents came over to join us.


 
Followed by lots and lots of playtime





Keith and Kristan hosted family dinner at their house.  Here's most the gang!
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Take 2!
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It's hard to believe these two were just itty bitty newborns or fetuses last Christmas!





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The nativity set has lots of visitors.

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And in case you're wondering, Brooke picked out her own outfit!

But this one still let's me dress her!

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Those these two cute smiles!
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Katelynn and Jon's first Christmas together.

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Our family just wouldn't be complete without him.  Just ask my kids!!
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More presents.  Nanny and Grandpop visited earlier that morning with a special delivery -- a puppet theatre.

Best part is my mom doing a solo to showcase it's wonderfulness!



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All the helpers come out when presents are involved, lol!
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And a design-your-own puppet monster!
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It's crazy how much preparation it takes, but totally worth all the magic.  Merry Christmas!