So we created a stir this year by being in town but NOT going to the Romans' family Christmas Eve party. Oh well. I was hosting and wanted to continue traditions we always do with my family. The important ones forgave us. At 4 pm we went caroling {McManns, Blackburns & DeVos} and then came home to a nice dinner. Thanks again everyone for your contributions!
{love having a kids table!}
The kids opened their new pjs after the two little girls had their baths. Lucy is always such a ham. She was running around naked {loving the attention} and I was laughing and said I needed to take a picture. So she stopped in front of the Christmas tree and posed. Laughing harder I said, "The backside would be even cuter." And so she turned around! It was hilarious. We all got a good laugh.
When things finally started to settle down we acted out the nativity.
Tuesday, Christmas Day
We woke up to the kids telling us they had heard Santa and seen the sleigh last night. They were VERY excited!! They had to wait {semi patiently} for all the adults to wake up and take their places. Santa did indeed come. He is always nice to us.
Austin asked for LEGOs {after explaining that Santa will not bring a laptop. Mom and Dad have to give Santa the OK. And that one was never going to happen.}
Emma Lynn asked for an Art Studio. "You know, a hut or shed where I can go to create art." Wow. That one threw me for a while. Santa and I brainstormed long and hard on something that would work. I was anxious to see if she would like it.
It is a nice hutch to house all her supplies and projects to go in the living room. Complete with a studio lamp and easel to display artwork. This is going in the living room. I asked her later if she was happy with it, "Ya. It is not what I was thinking of but I like it better!" Phew, we're so glad. Meanwhile she hasn't left her studio corner in the living room. :)
Spencer asked for a batman lego, batmobile, batcave and horse. {He had the longest most detailed list this year.} Santa brought a batcave and super hero lego set.
Ruth asked for pet shops. While she did get two in her stocking Santa had something else in mind. He brought a large ballerina doll. You can strap her on your feet so she dances with you. It was such a HUGE hit. She loved it and danced All. Day. Long. It was so worth it. She was so adorable. He also brought an apron and baking hat to go with an Easy Bake Oven. Of course we had to bake that afternoon. She really made Christmas fun this year because she was so sweet and so excited about everything. What a sweet girl.
Lucy is that blessed age where she can't ask for anything! ;) Santa brought her a shopping cart and doll to ride along. There was also a phone in her stocking. Perfect for Miss Lucy. She is OBSESSED with phones! Oh brother.
Lost in the world of legos
Sporting the new sweatshirt Ruth gave him.
Grandma made us all hats! Perfect for feeding
Thoughtful gift from Maren
My baker
Kurt really wanted to get the kids a pony for Christmas. He was determined and found one on Craigslist that he bought. After all the excitement was over we ALL headed down to the barn to feed. And was was waiting for us? A PONY!!! Merry Christmas Spencer. Obviously it was for everyone but Spencer wanted and was the most excited about it. He quickly named him Blade. Spencer, Austin and Ruth rode him. He is a very gentle pony and likes kids. What a super great dad.
Unfortunately we had to say good-bye to our family that afternoon. They left around 3 so they could make it out of town before the snow storm it. It is a good thing they left when they did because the snow came and it didn't stop. We LOVED having them come.
What a sweet Christmas.
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Those pony pictures are amazing! Who took those? :)
So happy I could be there for all of this!!
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