Christmas Day - Santa Came!

This was our first Christmas as a family that we shared in our very own home.  The last few years we spent Christmas at my parents home. It was nice to sleep in our very own beds and make some of our own traditions.  Scott and I had a lot of fun playing Santa and were more excited than the kids on Christmas morning.  Christmas is definately all about the kids. 

Mikey loves his crane and train set and puzzle.  Santa also brough him some big boy underwear.
Katie received clothes and books and some hair pieces.
The kids also got various presents from relatives and a generous check from Great Grandma.
Scott received the usual and I received a laptop, 2 pair of running shorts, new sneakers and a new winter jacket. We also received money which is the best gift!

We didn't go crazy this year since the kids are still very small and we are moving very soon! (Look for a future post!)

We decided to forgo Christmas Eve mass since it was at 4:00 and 5:30.  Right about the time when we start dinner and it would upset our nighttime routine.  Plus on X-mas eve mass is always so crowded.

On Christmas morning we had yummy homemade cinnamon buns, went to 8:45 mass (hardly anyone there), came home and started opening presents about 10:30 until noon. 

Santa came!

Santa ate the cookies and drank the (almond) milk.

Santa's letter to the kids.

Mikey doesn't like Katie invading his space!

Excited to start the day!

She gives the best smiles!

Fun, looking at this picture it reminds me that on Christmas morning, Mikey was definately in a daze for a few hours.

Our 8 foot tree with presents underneath.

Mikey received a fire truck book from Daddy Santa.

Excited to see what is in her stocking.

She has some socks, a chew doll, bath toy, and hair accessories.

Scott got razors, toothbrushes and a wallet.

My big boy!

A quick snap before heading to church.

Playing with his crane and train set.  Whenever we leave the house he says "bye crane."

Busy working "picking up dirt with his crane."