On the morning of Christmas, Madi and Katelin came into our room around 5:45 am. We then proceeded to wake up Alissa and Zack, and head down to check if Santa had come. Present opening began immediately, which included a Nintendo Wii for the whole family. The girls were also happy to receive at least one of the presents they really wanted from Santa. We were a little disappointed that after 3 weeks of trying to keep Zack from opening the gifts under the tree, that by Christmas morning, he had no interest in seeing what was inside for him. He was less than thrilled about he whole event actually. He only wanted to play with everyone elses gifts that had already been opened, which of course made them mad. Even after a peek of what was inside the wrapping paper, he still wouldnt rip it off...instead he just tried to play with it through the opening in the paper. Maybe by his birthday he will get it! After present opening, I made our traditional Christmas breakfast, while Ryan tried to get all the gifts out of their boxes and that frustrating twisty wire off. Even thought there wasnt much interest in eating, we had breakfast and then played the rest of the day. It only became frustrating for a moment when one of the kids started asking for MORE presents! But I think they will have enough to keep them busy...for a few days at least! Thanks to everyone who sent us gifts. They helped make our Christmas special!
The Wii
Zack got a Geo Trax train set, a remote control "bounceback racer", and a Lightning McQueen ride on car. Of course the box is always fun too!
Katelin with her look alike American Girl doll. Santa's elves couldnt make the real version due to copyrights (and they are too pricey to buy), but she cant tell the difference!
The kids got an easel to share.
Brylee had to get her first BYU shirt.
Mom got lots of kinds of games, and Dad got a new coat. Madi got a fashion designer set to prepare for her career when she grows up, and Alissa couldnt wait to get her "Chou Chou" baby.
We always pose with all our gifts for a picture when were done. Here we all are with our stashes!
Alissa also got a sleeping bag, we forgot to put in the picture.
Alissa also got a sleeping bag, we forgot to put in the picture.
5 comments:
What a fun Christmas. The picture of Zack in the box is great.
Brylee is so beautiful. I can't wait to see her in person.
I like that idea of posing with presents! Looks like Santa took good care of EVERYONE!!! The baby got some cute cute clothes! Glad to see things are going good.
Brylee makes a cute little cougar!!
Might take her a minute to grow into it her t-shirt. Is chou chou baby mean like caboose?? Zack has the right idea about McQueen box. The girls are gorgeous. The games Rock!!
You all look great!! Glad your doing well.
Oh, man I wish I could see Brylee! Zach sounds like Aiden, but Aiden was just plane not happy Christmas morning and it took us 3 hrs to get him o open all his presents. Which we had to help with.
I think also that we were the only ones without a Wii!!! I would have gotten one for Justin, but obviously they were all sold out by November and I didn't think of it sooner. Oh well. he got a mini Dell 9 instead, whitch he loves.
Man!! A lot of stuff has happened in only one month. Looks like the kids had a wonderful Christmas. I'm so glad that the kids got a Wii. Now we can have game nights even though we don't live anywhere near each other. Technology is great. Brylee is growing and changing each time I see her cute little pictures. Just to let you know our kids wanted more presents too. I think its going take a while for them to understand that Santa has a budget.
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