Christmas Day

This is the first Christmas that the kids asked Santa for a particular present. And, surprisingly, they kept their same request all month long. Payson asked for balloons, Hayden asked for a rabbit and Madison asked for a doggie. Sure enough, there was a balloon man, stuffed rabbit and stuffed dog with accessories awaiting them downstairs on Christmas morning. The kids were thrilled to see that while Santa had sampled their cookies, he left three behind for them to enjoy just as they had said he would. They each enjoyed finding all of the surprise goodies in their stockings including character socks, craft supplies, musical recorders and, of course, a little bit of chocolate! We gave the kids several classic board games this year including Hi Ho Cherry-O which they wanted to play immediately upon opening.

The suitcases were big hits and actually provided us with a great way to organize the Christmas chaos. After the kids would open a present they would run and put it in their suitcase!

Footwear was a theme this year as each child got new tennis shoes, rain boots and slippers! They loved having Grandma there so they could show off all of their new things.

Payson loved his new OU football gear, especially the helmet. Here he is sporting his new helmet, tool belt and rain boots!

After a few hours of presents and playing we enjoyed a big brunch at home before heading over to my brother's house for naps and Christmas with the Cooper family.

Christmas afternoon was filled with lots of playing, food and presents. Hayden and Daddy bowled together on Xbox Kinect. It's amazing that you can now play video games without a controller. Getting ready for the annual dirty Santa adult Christmas exchange. The kids instantly loved their new Pillow pets and now sleep with them evey night! Payson recently got a new Hot Wheel ramp from a friend and then received this garage from his cousins for Christmas. He was getting a little bored with his cars but now he can't get enough of them again!

Thanks to everyone in our family for your love and gifts this Christmas. What an exciting one it was!