CHRISTMAS

I love Christmas morning! I remember waiting forever for my dad to get a fire built before we could go and see what Santa had brought. I now do the same thing with my kids. I love their excitement and smiles. This year Santa did make it to our house. Logan got a bike, Nintendo DS, legos, clothes, and games. Maddison got Kit (the American Girl Doll) with new clothes for her, a Nintendo DS, and clothes. Brooke wanted a baby and a comb and that's what she got. Except, she got two dolls, twins. Her favorite present was a monster book. It amazes me that sometimes the small things are what they love the most. Briggs got a little train with blocks and clothes.

Christmas Eve is a big tradition in our house. This year we made reindeer cupcakes to give Santa, opened our new pajamas, and watched a movie about the Savior. The kids were so excited and actually wanted to go to bed at 8:00. Then of course they got up at 2:30, 4:00, 5:00 and finally at 5:30 Jon gave in.