Christmas Morning

We spent Christmas day at my mom and dad's house.  We had already given our kids their presents from Santa and from us before making the trip to NC.  The kids were able to open their presents from my parents on Christmas morning.  

The kids were all super excited for Christmas morning even though most of them knew exactly what they were getting.

The Before:

The After:

Our kids must really be loved by their grandparents.  K got another AGD - Saige.  Now Saige and Merliah are "sisters" and "BFFs."  Riley scored the Lego Chima Lion Chi Temple.  Both kids received a few other gifts and were so thankful for them. 

The day after on the way home:

Kendall's room looks like an AGD store with a barn, camper, jeep, wardrobe, tent, horse, 2 dolls and clothes everywhere.  Ra's room looks like a Lego factory threw up in his room.  There are pieces everywhere and all over the floor.  I refuse to walk in there without shoes on my feet!  Both kids had a fabulous Christmas.  

Special Note:  When we got home from my parents' house, I asked each of our kids what their favorite part about Christmas was, both kids said independently that their favorite part was spending time with Nanny and Pappy.  I was pleasantly surprised by their response.  They both spoke from their hearts and that did this momma's heart good.  Both kids were sad to leave my parents.  Sis cried and wouldn't let go when we left their house.  She cried for awhile on the way home like she did at Thanksgiving.  Riley's tears came later that night when we got home.  He needed to FaceTime them and text them and he struggled to keep the tears from falling down his face.  They both have such sweet, tender hearts.