For some reason, this Christmas season seemed to zoom by so quickly. Everything about Christmastime this year was perfect: the decorations, the excitement from the kids, the holiday movies, the baking, the parties, the non-stop Christmas songs. It truly was a magical season. The older three couldn't wait for Santa to come. They changed their mind frequently when it came to what they wanted from Santa. Bentley's mind never changed. She wanted Dora toys. Santa ended up bringing Mackenzi an electric mo-ped, Jace & Quinn got big bikes, and Bentley got Dora toys. The girls were so excited about their gifts...the boys are a bit nervous to ride their big kid bikes....but, I'm sure they'll be zooming around the neighborhood in no time.
We started off Christmas eve at Matt's work, at a potluck lunch. On the way home, we made it to a Christmas Eve service (that was awesome). Next up, it was time to head to my parents house. We had a fun time there playing in the backyard, being silly with photo props, and opening presents. Dana & Kevin were stuck at home with a house full of stomach flu....so they missed it (SO SAD!). We sure missed them!! After my parents and grandparents spoiled the heck out of us, it was time to go home and get ready for Santa's big arrival!!
The kids woke up bright and early (even before the sun), eager to see what was waiting for them downstairs! This was the first year that Matt and I weren't waiting at the bottom of the stairs to see their faces when they caught a glimpse of their gifts for the first time. They're getting so big!!
Next up, was breakfast and gifts at Matt's parents house. Once again we were spoiled to death there. The kids had a blast opening gifts and were so sad when gift time was over. We all headed to an early dinner at Aunt Lisa & Uncle Deans house with Wendy's family. We ended the day in Jammies watching a new movie that Santa brought for the kids.
