Christmas, finally!

Christmas really did happen at our house. It has just taken me a long time to get to posting about it. I think this is going to be my longest post ever!

On Christmas Eve we went to visit Dave's mom and exchange gifts with her. It was fun for the kids, especially since she got them (via me) EXACTLY what they wanted. It was nice to be able to spend some time with Grandma on Christmas Eve.

That evening we had a quiet, fancy dinner at home. Kimee was really looking forward to eating dinner on our fancy Christmas dishes. Dave took this picture (before the table was completely set). The kids were so excited, they were eating rolls while they waited.
After dinner, dad read a few Christmas stories while mom cleaned up the kitchen. Then we read the story of the nativity from the scriptures, sang songs to go with it, and had the kids act it out with figurines. The kids were actually very good for this. It was really nice. Then we set out the plate for Santa and his reindeer and the kids went to bed. They were so excited for Santa to come!!

Christmas morning. . .

. . .in the hall before coming out . . .

. . .reading the reply from Santa . . .
. . .can't believe he ate the cookies and loved the chocolate milk . . .

. . . seeing what he brought . . .

Kimee got her stable, corral, and horses.

Audrey got her princess shoes!

Maddi got a baby doll and a Starsong My Little Pony.

The kids slept in so late (7:30), and I woke up so early (5ish) that I actually got to shower and do my hair! That's definitely a first. No picture, but I got an ipod touch. I think the kids will use it more than me, but I really am so happy to have one.

Dave got a snowblower!

Grandpa and Grandma K. stopped by for a quick visit.

After opening presents, we went down to Carol and David's for Christmas breakfast. We had fun visiting and swapping Christmas morning stories. The biggest hit there was their new puppy, Suzy! Later that afternoon, we headed up to Grandma and Grandpa K's house for dinner.