Christmas Morning!

After the destruction!

Daddy finally got a Wii!

Owen inspecting a bow. Loved the paper and boxes!

One of the many gifts Emma had on her list! Look at that smile!

We had to wake Owen up if you can believe it. No smiles for us! haha!

One of Santa's gifts to Emma!

Before the destruction began!

We had a very nice Christmas this year! We got to sleep in a little bit(thank you children!) and we had a very nice haul I think! Phil got up when he thought he heard Emma moving around. He started turning on the heaters and caught her inspecting her gifts. haha! So then she came in to drag me out of bed. We even had to wake Owen up which was unusual. We sorted out the gifts and let the kids rip in! As before, Owen loved the paper and boxes. Once we took a few toys out of their packages, he did find them entertaining, but then went back to the paper and boxes. Emma got most of what was on her list. Each time she opened something she had wanted, she'd have this look of shock, and then make some sort of funny exclamation. She really enjoyed herself, and as always, its the most satisfying part of the morning. The lit up faces and enthusiasm of the kiddos.

We had a classic breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast. Then we headed off to church. Had a very nice Christmas program. Loved the music! Really set the mood for the rest of the afternoon. After lunch we headed to the middle of the state to have a classic Christmas dinner at my Mom's.

The next day we got to go to Leavensworth which was so fun! What a great place! Best bratwurst ever! Phil had to go back to work Tuesday so he drove back to Spokane Tuesday morning, and me and the kids stayed for a few more days. Overall, it was a very nice holiday this year. We really enjoyed it. It was a memorable Christmas for Owen's 1st!

(see post below for Christmas Eve)