This year, Jamie was old enough to really get the whole concept of Santa and opening presents - he could get into the wonder of it all. Also, he was not sick for Christmas this year - which is an immediate improvement over last year.
Liam, of course, loves Christmas and was practically vibrating through the walls on Christmas Eve. That was Scot's birthday and we had to keep reminding him that while the next day was Christmas, right then it was DADDY'S BIRTHDAY.
Leaving cookies for Santa
I don't have a picture of the stockings or the tree or all the presents because I was having too much fun with the kids. We came downstairs Christmas morning and they were so excited. Santa brought stuffed Totoros (thanks to his sneaky elf helpers, Trista and Dan) and they both loved them. It's been Jamie's favorite pillow ever since.
For the first time ever, Liam told Santa what he wanted for Christmas. He asked Santa for the Lego Ninjago Fire Temple. After shunting one of his larger gifts over to his birthday pile (in February), Santa was able to bring the Fire Temple. The pictures say it all.
One happy Spud
Jamie enjoyed stocking gifts as well - his favorites being Totoro and the chocolate candy.
After stockings it was time to make breakfast. After discovering them last year, I again made individual Monkey Breads for breakfast. OM NOM NOM.
Seriously, folks, these are heaven in a ramekin.
After breakfast we got down the big gifting. The kids were spoiled by one and all. Scot spoiled me rotten and bought me a Kindle Fire as well as a new lens for my camera. It was also a very kitchen-y Christmas as I received (from various generous family members) some new fun baking accoutrements, a panini press, and spices.
More Legos for Liam - clearly he doesn't mind.
One of Jamie's favorite presents - no more high chair!
It was also a very book-y Christmas. Books, books, and more books! For everyone!
Scot's parents joined us in the afternoon for round two of gifting. Jamie was napping when they got here so we let Liam open his presents first so he wouldn't die from antici. . . pation.
Grandma and Granddad were very generous.
The contents of the large red bag.
After Liam was done the adults exchanged gifts and when Jamie got up he got to open his stack. And then, finally, we were done with presents and could move on to playing with our toys and eating dinner.
We had NY strips for Christmas dinner. As well as risotto, fresh steamed broccoli, salad, rolls, and cranberry orange tart for dessert. We were tired of the same old roasts so we did something different this year. It was delicious.
I ended the day content, happy, and NOT completely exhausted. The boys had a blast, we enjoyed all of their excitement and joy and Christmas felt like a holiday instead of a chore this year.
I hope your holiday was merry and bright!
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