Christmas morning... the moment the children have been dreaming of for days, weeks and even months. Once the kids started stirring up in their rooms we called Gramma and Bapa to come over. Then, joined by Abuelita, we all read the "Very First Christmas" in Will's room, followed by the kids leading us in their favorite song of the season "Away in a Manger". Will was the first one down the stairs to check to see if Santa had arrived... and indeed he had! The rest is history. The kids were in heaven opening all the lil treasures that awaited them. Will got his Paleontologist brush, a Spinosaurus, a triceratops sled, and some jammies from Santa. Isa got a princess doll set, jammies, polar bear sled and her own snuggle bear from Santa. Santa gave Gabi a shape sorter box, teethers, and jammies.
Later that afternoon it was family reunion for us, when Monika, Arnold, Aidan and Andrew joined us! We had a great family Christmas dinner followed by our gift exchange, and the volume of our household increasing dramatically as the kids ran around together and just had a wonderful bonding. It's amazing to me how easily they pick up just where they left off... as if they had just been together yesterday!
kids exchanging gifts!
Andrew LOVES trucks (especially the Toy Story 3 garbage truck!)
Isa got a Jessie doll, and couldn't be happier, and Aidan loved his Leapster!
Will got a camera, coloring stuff, and LOTS of paper to color on! Gabi got sensory balls!
we so are so happy to have our family here visiting and staying with us. The full house has been filled with lots of giggles, kids chasing each other around, and time catching up while relaxing. we are so lucky!
