The kids wearing their new pajamas. Kayla was super excited about the Strawberry Shortcake pj's (they both love watching Strawberry Shortcake). And since Austin had like 4 pairs of Mario pajamas already I opted for the "on sale" (aka cheap) pj's I found at Walmart. His reaction---he wanted to wear the strawberry shortcake ones (lesson learned...just buy another pair of Mario ones).
Our cookie plate for Santa and his reindeer.
Our Nativity story---I'm sure every parents goal and the trickiest part of the Christmas season is trying to remember and emphasize the true reason we celebrate. This year Austin knew more of the Nativity story than last year so I guess that means we are making progress.
And then Christmas morning arrived.....we woke the kids up at 7am and Austin hurried down the hallway with excitement to see what Santa had brought. Austin's first words....
First let me explain...several months ago we got this pink bike at a garage sale knowing that Kayla would grow into it. Well it became the bike that Austin actually learned how to ride (pedal). However Kayla also likes to use the pink bike and "rides" by using the tops of her feet to push herself forward (she actually gets going pretty fast too). So there is always competition about who gets the pink bike.....they will tease each other saying "I get the pink bike" (in the tune of nanny nanny boo boo).
So Santa being as smart as he is, knew that in order to keep our kids off the naughty list, Austin needed his own bike. (we put the pink bike out also just so there wouldn't be fights about the red bike)
Now back to Austin's first words:
"Look Kayla....its a pink bike"
(uhh what? do you not see the new red bike?)
Austin did make friends with his new bike and a couple days after Christmas it was warm enough that we went riding down the street.....and there is no more arguing over bikes. Hallelujah!!
Kayla enjoying her doll house
Austin and the red tank that he wanted sooo badly. We saved it for last and as soon as he saw the wrapped present he knew exactlly what it was!!
Our kids are so lucky to have so much family here in town that also want to share Christmas with them....so the day becomes a busy one as we go around town to visit grandparents houses.
The kids and some of their cousins giggling as Craig
plays them like a piano.
plays them like a piano.
It was a great Christmas and we are so grateful for all of the many blessings that we have been given, especially our Savior Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
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