Christmas 2013

Christmas this year was very low-key for us.  We made cookies on the 24th, wrapped presents, watched The Night they Saved Christmas, ate homemade pizza, opened pj's for the kids, read in the Scriptures the Christmas Story and finished off the night with Dad reading The Night Before Christmas.  On Christmas morning, the kids were up at 6, but we wouldn't get up and out of bed with them until 7.  It has been a late night before for Chad and I, wrapping presents.  I really love Christmas with kids.  It's so magical.  To see their faces light up with such excitement and wonder.  I love it!  We had a fun time opening presents.  We had a nice breakfast with Homemade Orange Rolls.  Then I spent a good portion of the day cooking.  We decided to have a Turkey and all the fixing's, so it was a lot of work!  The kids played with all their new toys, we skyped with our families and just had a very enjoyable day. 

 Look at that excitement!

 Just let us open the presents already!

  Quick break to roll around in the wrapping paper.

 The aftermath.

 Christmas really tired out Dexter.

 Merry Christmas!