Christmas Morning

I have always loved Christmas.  I remember being so excited that I couldn't sleep when I was a kid.  You would think that would go away as an adult, but it might actually be worse.  I couldn't sleep.  I couldn't wait for the kids to wake up.  Wyatt and Jonah were up before 6 AM, but since Caitlyn was sick we let her sleep for a while before we woke her up.  I love seeing their faces when they see what Santa brought them.  Jonah got his "Flash Rider" that he wanted, Wyatt got a wiggle car and Caitlyn got a new bike.  I took way too many pictures, so here we go!

Wyatt and Jonah were excited with their remote control cars.

They had fun looking through their stockings and then they were ready to open presents.  Wyatt kept saying, "Santa come down the chimney, bring presents."  The first present the kids open is always a box with pictures of Christ in it along with our lists of what gifts we are going to give our Savior this year.  We try to find ways to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

We bought them too much, even though I promise I won't every year.  Caitlyn was really excited with her easy bake set.  She has had fun making us all cakes. Wyatt loved his "Magna Doodle" and fishing puzzle.  Jonah was excited with his new Lego sets and his sword and shield set.

They all loved their new stuffed animals.

The snuggies were a big hit with Caitlyn and Jonah.  Wyatt wasn't so sure about it.  Wyatt and Jonah both loved their new Star Wars slippers.  Wyatt wouldn't even take them off for bed and when he finally did he wanted to sleep with them.

Caitlyn got a lot of art supplies and art sets and a new book that she was really excited about.  She wins the prize for the most fun to watch open her presents.

She would get so excited about each one.  She had to show it to us and tell us how much she loved it.  She is so fun to give presents to because she loves everything she gets and she is very appreciative.

They also got some wii games and movies.

I love the excitement when they see their presents.

Wyatt had fun opening presents.  He was really excited with this broom Jonah gave him.

I think he got a little overwhelmed.  He didn't want any pictures taken and he got really cranky.  After a break, he was ready to finish opening his presents.

Grandma and grandpa Ham stopped by to see what the kids got and give them their presents.  Caitlyn and Jonah were really excited with their new roller blades.

Wyatt loved his Leap Frog letters pad that they brought him.  He has spent a lot of time playing with it.

During Keith's graduation party the kids were playing with these giant blocks and had a great time.  I found some and was really excited to buy them, but surprisingly Keith wasn't that excited about them.  I talked him into it (of course) so I really hope the kids play with them so Keith can't say, "I told you so!" Jonah had fun building a big tower with them.

I made Keith a desk calender with pictures of the kids.  He likes to have one for his desk at work.

We cleared out the kitchen so the boys could ride around on their new toys. 

It was a cold, snowy day, but Jonah couldn't wait to get outside and try out his new flash rider.  I think he will have a lot of fun with it.

Caitlyn finally put her art stuff away long enough to try out her new bike.  We had fun playing with the kids and their new toys all afternoon before we headed to my mom's for dinner.  We had a wonderful Christmas.  We spent today putting Christmas decorations away and cleaning up the house (oh my goodness it was a mess!) Tomorrow morning I am going to have my gall bladder removed.  I'm not looking forward to it, but I am looking forward to being finished with the pain I have had over the past few years.  The timing worked out well since Keith is off work and our insurance will cover the whole thing if we fit it in by the end of the year.  I just found out I needed this done a couple of weeks ago so I am very grateful I found a surgeon to take care of it so quickly.