Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas Day 2012

Christmas morning started off a little rough...Owen woke up at 4am crying and inconsolable, and once I got him back to sleep it was 5:30. I tried to lay back down too, but no luck. So a little after 6 I got up to make Christmas breakfast. I made Cinnamon rolls and Hot Chocolate. As we opened gifts, the smell of the cooking sweet rolls went through the house and the snow started to fall. It felt like we were in a movie or commercial, so cozy and warm on a white winter morning!

I am always so excited to watch my kids open their gifts and see their faces on Christmas morning, and this year was no exception! In fact with Owen a little older it can only be more fun. Last year he liked the ribbon and paper better than the gifts, but this year he sat on my lap and anticipated what was inside. He LOVES Mickey Mouse and Hot Wheels cars so it was a super easy Christmas on Santa! Emma is even more fun since she is at a perfect age. I couldn't wait to see her face! She is into the Disney movie Brave and anything that has to do with it. So of course Santa planned a Brave themed Christmas for her. The kids had a blast and so did we. Everyone was thoughtful and creative this year! Also getting to spend it at Grandma and Grandpa Anderson's, and the addition of Rachel and Jared, it was a very memorable Christmas. We all enjoyed every minute!

And what can we say, we brought in the evening with a delicious Christmas Dinner. We had turkey, ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, home made rolls, stuffing, and orange salad. Can we say full?? We all looked a little more like Santa. Ha!

The best part of holidays like these? ...the people we spend it with and the memories we make. Every minute is so very special!

The kids finding their Santa gifts. Emma got Brave dress-ups and Owen got blocks and a scooter!

Owen LOVES Mickey Mouse! He got a shirt and shoes! He loved them!

Emma is into Brave! She got the movie, the costume, the doll, and the figures and castle!

Me and my Emma!

Everyone enjoying opening gifts!

Owen's Mickey shoes!

Owen playin Hot Wheels!

Emma playing with her figurines!

The family!

Our little family!

We are headed back to Spokane and the next wave of family! Ringing in the New Year with the Flemings! Woot! We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Have a safe and happy New Year! 2013!

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