Christmas morning...
We started our morning by reading the real Christmas story in the bible and acted out the manger scene with the kids' nativity set. Here's a video sneak peak of what followed...
Hayden quickly helped Santa eat his leftover cookies!
I just love the stocking tradition and how each family puts their own spin on it. We have a handful of "regulars" that show up every year as well as fun new things as well.
Payson's medieval castle was an instant hit and his first presents to open were the knights, horses and dragon that Grandma gave them to go with it!
Grandma also gave the girls a collection of princess figurines to go with their new princess castle. Madison quickly got lost in her imagination. I love how she talks aloud in her sweet, soft voice when she plays pretend by herself.
Matching ties for the boys!
Legos were a big part of Payson's Christmas and he spent a good part of the morning playing with them. In fact, all of the kids would stop and play with each new toy for up to 15-20 minutes before we would remind them that there were more presents to open. I love how they really engaged with each gift instead of tossing it aside for the next one.
Keith taught Payson how to take his first remote controlled car for a spin.
This Vtech "Kidijamz Studio" was a huge hit! They love this thing and it's a bonus that they can all get their hands on it at once.
After a family breakfast, we headed to Pops and Nunie's house for the kids to nap before doing Christmas with my extended family. It was so sweet to watch big cousin Avery read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to Madison.
There were presents galore! First we did an adult "Dirty Santa" gift exchange, then onto stockings and then we let the kids loose!
All *seven* kids - Hayden, Payson, Addison, Carleigh, Gretchen, Madison and Avery at the end of a fun day. We are all so blessed.
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