Ahhhh Christmastime. It went by so fast this year- but it was so fun! Our boys are the perfect ages to be so excited and everyday is magical and exciting. Everyday we opened a door on the chocolate advent calendar, cut a paper ring off our Christmas chain, and read a story about Jesus. The boys were so excited to remind me everyday. Throughout the day I would find them looking at our Christmas tree, playing with the decorations and choosing which candy cane was theirs. They would pick up their presents to each other (the only ones we put out) to wonder at what was inside, and showed them to us many times a day. I love the wonder and excitement little kids bring to Christmas... it's the best!
So I couldn't pick only a couple of pictures since this is supposed to be my memory book now... So these pics start on Christmas Eve...
We found little elf footprints out the back door!!! It's hard to tell how little they are, but the boys were excited that an elf was checking on them to see if they were sleeping yet...
We were a little tired of cookies, so we made Santa a cupcake instead. The boys HAD to put the spider decoration in it. They thought Santa would like that. And carrots for the reindeer of course.CHRISTMAS MORNING-
This is Ollie discovering his stocking and all the goodies tucked inside.
I love this picture of Elliott. He had such a hard time going to sleep the night before (and the night before that...) He was just so excited for this day.
I love that Santa put underwear in their stockings!!! (Even in Ollie's- who isn't potty trained yet.) Hilarious sense of humor that guy...
Elliott wanted a remote control dinosaur (no pic??!?) and a treasure box. We also got Rock Band from Adam's mom.
Ollie only wanted a remote controlled monster truck. Santa was kind enough to bring the race car track too.
Hootenannies with strawberries and whipped cream- our traditional Christmas breakfast.
It was so nice to be able to stay home and play most of the day. Usually we go to both of our parents house- but this year Adam's parents are in Indiana with his sister. We had Christmas with them last week (more pics to come later.) In the afternoon we headed over to my mom's to hang out, and the power went out for a few HOURS!!! It was crazy- but we had candles and played games. The boys have been playing all day, everyday with all of their fun toys. And we have also had a VERY white Christmas in Utah- so they have been enjoying the snow too. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
This is Ollie discovering his stocking and all the goodies tucked inside. 
I love this picture of Elliott. He had such a hard time going to sleep the night before (and the night before that...) He was just so excited for this day.
I love that Santa put underwear in their stockings!!! (Even in Ollie's- who isn't potty trained yet.) Hilarious sense of humor that guy...
Ready to open the presents...
Elliott wanted a remote control dinosaur (no pic??!?) and a treasure box. We also got Rock Band from Adam's mom.
Ollie only wanted a remote controlled monster truck. Santa was kind enough to bring the race car track too.
Hootenannies with strawberries and whipped cream- our traditional Christmas breakfast.
It was so nice to be able to stay home and play most of the day. Usually we go to both of our parents house- but this year Adam's parents are in Indiana with his sister. We had Christmas with them last week (more pics to come later.) In the afternoon we headed over to my mom's to hang out, and the power went out for a few HOURS!!! It was crazy- but we had candles and played games. The boys have been playing all day, everyday with all of their fun toys. And we have also had a VERY white Christmas in Utah- so they have been enjoying the snow too. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
8 comments:
You had more snow than we! Happy Christmastime for you all!
So what time did they insist on getting up?!I remember those days, we used to wake our parents up at 5:30, now I wonder how they manage to restrain themselves from saying go back to bed until 7:00!
You guys have such fun traditions like the yummy breakfast! I wonder what Ollie said when he got underwear in his stocking. :)
I love the elf footprints too!
Looks like you guys had a fun Christmas! I love the elf footprints checking to see if the kids were sleeping...what a GREAT idea!! =) And that breakfast looks yummy too!! =)
Ah Merry Christmas! Those two cute little nephews of mine make me want to have a few of my own!!! Can't wait for number three!!! Love ya!
I love the picture with you and the boys, with Elliot's Hulk Hands. And I think EVERY family that has ever had a 3-5 year old has the same yellow star on their tree.
Isn't christmas so much fun with kids this age! What a cute family!
Looks like Santa came to good little boys at your house this year! Christmas is such a magical and fun time of year- it's my favorite holiday. We miss and love you guys tons! Hugs for my boys!
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