Oh to be a kid again! Our kids were so excited Christmas morning. I wish I could have bottled that joy and saved some for those dreary days when we need some Christmas joy. Santa delivered the kids' gifts on the 24th since we were leaving later that day for Pennsylvania. Sissy received a pink "princess" tent that she spent most of the morning playing in with her toys. Both kids love to go in it and laugh together - in fact that's where they are right now! The kids played with their new toys while Andy and I finished packing up the loose ends before we headed out to the airport. We were very fortunate that we were able to spend time with much of our families and friends during our short visit. We saw all of my cousins including Lori and her precious Madison! What a treat that was to get all of us together at Jon and Laura's for brunch! We spent some time with Andy's sister Jenn which was wonderful to catch up and let the kids enjoy her.
The best part for me was to be able to spend some quality time with my oldest and dearest friend Beth. She and I both have 5 yr. old boys who are such good friends. They see each other so seldom these days, but when we get them together, they pick up right where they left off...just like she and I do! We took the kids to an indoor play area to burn off some energy, then dropped them all off at their grandparents while the two of us went out for lunch. What a wonderful treat to be able to have a conversation without little people interrupting.
My other friend Chris organized a dinner with some of my friends from the school where I use to work. We all met for dinner and drinks and what a great time we had! We were so loud (and obnoxious) that they put us in a private room and shut the door! I miss everyone so much and I'm so thankful that I got to see them during this trip.
Jackpot!
Riley pretends to be a cheetah so Santa found him a cheetah shirt!
This year, Riley ripped open each gift and then played with them once each one was unwrapped...in years past he'd want to play with them immediately after he unwrapped them.
Santa brought Sissy a puppy to help her learn her body parts and colors.
This was her favorite present...she came across it by stepping on the present and hearing Elmo's voice from inside. Otherwise we would have had to help her be interested in unwrapping it.
She knows he's in there somewhere.
Ahh! Success! She loves this toy!
Riley's favorite garbage truck. What kid wants a garbage truck? This is the second year he's asked for one so Santa finally decided to bring him one.
K enjoying some snuggling with Aunt Jenn on Christmas day.
Riley got his first watch. Now we'll have to teach him to tell time the "old fashioned" way!
That's my girl - going for the sweets!
Daddy is such a tease. She loved his lollipop and made her work for each and every lick!
He's really not putting her in a choke hold!
Kendall loved Grammy's Christmas tree. Once she checked it out, she pretty much left it alone. Thank goodness!
My handsome little man.
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