This Season Britton’s favorite book to read was ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. We have a few different versions…well, words are the same, but pictures/format is different. He was really excited about getting a visit like that this year.

Because some family members were sick, we had a bit of a different lead up to Christmas this year. We did get to make the traditional Gingerbread Houses–with a disgusting amount of candy. But, not everyone was there to participate. And, I know pictures were taken, but I don’t have them. They did look pretty cool. We do two–boys and girls. The guys usually have crazy things like army people or big snakes in the front yard. The girl ones are a bit more traditional, but very cute none the less.

We thought that we’d been spoiled during our “fake Christmas” but things were a little crazy here too.

First wake up snuggle…

Traditional “before presents” picture

Opening stockings. Some good stuff!

So yummy! Kaia loved the candy…of course

Britton got a new laptop from aunt Sara and Uncle Andrew.

“Santa” brought him a Crash Course. It goes great with all of the Hot Wheels he also got this year.

Aw, Kaia loved her dolly!

Santa even made a visit. Isn’t he cute!

After all the excitement we hurried off to church. It was nice being able to go this year. It seems that we should have meetings every year on Christmas. I really liked having the spiritual message on Christmas day. The kids even did well and looked sooo cute!

For the rest of the day I made dinner and the kids played with their toys. It was a very Merry Christmas! I hope all of you had one too.