This morning came way too soon. It was 5:30am. Emma was just too excited to wait any longer. She even took it upon herself to wake the littles. I haven't been this reluctant to get up ever on Christmas morning. It took her about 20 minutes to get her tired parents up. Once we did get up we read about Christ, read Luke II and sang Joy to the World. Then the sweet kiddos lined up and headed into the family room.
First, Elsie did the honors of placing baby Jesus in the manger.
Then it was time to see the magic!!
And this is what they saw...
I will have to admit with things toned down this year I was bit worried that the kids would feel let down. Come to find out they were thrilled. The squeals were just as loud and just as excited as years past.
It was Poppins first Christmas and she didn't know what to think.
Poor thing got woken up so early.
Elsie was so excited to get her roller blades from Santa.
This year we gave them three presents. Something needful, something that is meaningful, and something that is joyful.
We labeled each gift. I was so excited for Emma to get her meaningful. Back in August we took a trip to the cabin. While we were there Emma lost a picture that she drew. She used it as a bookmark and had had for a long time. It was a really pretty picture and I was so sad she lost it. While I was cleaning up the cabin I found the picture. I decided not to tell her and kept it for all these months. Jeron and I blew it up and put it on a canvas for her. I was so excited to see her open it. We also gave her the original back. She loved it.
Poor Ellie and JJ didn't get a Christmas morining picture. I blame it on how tired I was. JJ got a ski pass and Ellie got Barbie's
We had a wonderful morning.
Merry Christmas Everyone.
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