Christmas 2013

This December was a crazy month leading up to Christmas.  Chris was out of town for a week. then we went on a cruise for a week and then we had to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 24.  It flew by and I never caught my breath! Santa came a day early for us, since Chris and I both worked on Christmas Day this year.  We  had a great day at our own house celebrating, just like we like it!  This is one tradition that I LOVE.  We are always at our own house and do our own thing on Christmas.  Chris and I agreed when we had kids that this was important to us and I am so glad we did.  It seems to get more fun every year. This year both girls REALLY got it and were so sweet and gracious when opening gifts.  They really enjoyed their toys and behaved well. I was very proud of them.  Here are our pictures from our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day festivities (Dec. 23-24).

Emma wearing her Christmas Eve pajamas from Mamaw and Pa.

Ryan writing her letter to Santa.

Emma writing her hers.

Ema playing a quick game of Christmas tic tac toe!

Sorry Santa, you only get one cookie this year!

"CHEESE!"

I didn't have any carrots, so the reindeer got parsley and tomatoes!

Santa's gifts for Ryan

Santa's gifts for Emma

The slept until at 8:00!

Emma loved her picture with Ariel that all the princesses signed!

My next soccer star!

Skinny Pea in her panties!

Ryan got a similar dollhouse as the one Emma got from
Santa last year.

And bunny slippers!

Mamaw!

She is very loved.

Daddy passing out gifts.

Aunt Krishia and Ryan waiting patiently.

Ryan wanted to hide in her pile of presents.

Then, guess who else did too!

"Where's Emma?"

Sweet Pa

Ryan helping Daddy pass out presents.

Grandpa's knife came in handy.

Emma got a Cinderella Barbie!

She LOVED the Ariel dress.

Ryan got a Barbie car!

Emma also got more "wizards!"

Emma loved her water pen, so do I!

New baby.

The girls admiring the nativity scene at our candlelight service at church.

Remembering what it is all about!