We started off with opening many special presents, watching the joy on our children's faces.
Afterwards we sat down to enjoy our special once-a-year Overnight Holiday French Toast, which I make every Christmas Morning. It just wouldn't seem like Christmas without this yummy tradition.
Later, we all relaxed and basked in the holiday glow, while the kids played with their new toys. And still later, we enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner together, too.
I'm including a bunch of the holiday photos that our friend Tom took of us for our Christmas Cards. We chose the first one, but Tom took some really great photos. Here are our favorites.
Jeremiah playing "Ode to Joy" and "Jingle Bells" for Nana & Papaw in North Carolina, while Jackson holds the phone.
And here are some holiday morning photos.(Click for larger views)
Jeremiah happy to have another knight for his collection.
Jackson & Jeremiah thrilled to have their new walkie-talkie set.
Nana & Papaw taking photos and videos of the kids. We were so happy to have them here to celebrate Christmas with us. If we had told our kids they had to choose between having Christmas or Nana & Papaw visit, I know for a fact they'd have chosen their Nana & Papaw.
Jenna opening up a package of cars from the Cars Movie.
Jenna excited to have another box of Cars Movie cars. Jackson & Nana checking out a catapult for Jax & Jem's German made Knight Set.
Jax, Jem, and Jen opening a 'group gift' together: an amazing Optic Eye!
One seriously happy Jackson with his brand new Snap Circuits Pro! He was SO happy that he was close to crying.
Jenna very very happy to have her Barbie Pet Doctor Puppy. The little dog makes puppy sounds and has interactive pieces, like a stethoscope, bone, needle, bottle, medicine, etc. And a cute bag to carry her puppy around, too.
Jenna opening a Pet Shop set from Aunt Lori. Anything with puppies or kitties and Jenna is thrilled!
Happy Jenna with her new Kitty Snuggler.
Our Chickens received a very special Christmas Present, too!! Check it out! Click: Laughing Orca Ranch
After breakfast we all curled up with the newspaper, or other reading material, or just laid out in front of the fireplace.
Nana & Papaw getting their daily news.
John reading Jackson's hat. hehe
Jenna watching "Angelina Ballerina" on Sprout.
Jen practicing her ballerina moves.
Jackson creating with his new Snap Circuits.
Jax and Jem doing Snap Circuits experiments
Jenna created a new painting.
Jax and Jem in their room setting up a "Knight Game" with their new Knight's Castle and knights.
It's Battle Time!
Boys having a great time with their Knight's Castle.
2 comments:
Thanks for stopping by my humble blog. Did you find me because you were searching on "twin sons"? I have twin sons, though they're big boys now: one is a high school teacher and the other is in medical school.
Actually no. I stumbled upon your blog from Palazzo Rospo while reading about her chicken adventures. She has a link on her Blog for your Blog.
Cool that you also have twins though! Small world!
I did enjoy your Blog and intend to visit again, too.
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