Christmas Day

Christmas morning came oh so very bright and early.

The kids were up before dawn and it made for a very early start to our day. 

After all the rest of the cousins and family woke up, we watched as the kids searched for the Christmas pickle. 

Happily, Bailey found the pickle this year, so she got to open the first present. 

She was so thrilled and loved opening the first present of the morning. She opened her present from Nanny and Papa and revealed a movie, some books and a polly pocket that she wanted. She was so excited. 

Then all the rest of the kids busted into their presents. It was a madhouse for a while, but so fun!

Meanwhile, Benson wasn't interested in opening presents. He just wanted to play with his Uncle David. 

The kids had a great Christmas. They got so many presents and they loved them all!

Benson was pretty thrilled with this gift- He LOVES Buzz Lightyear so much right now. 

After the kids had finished opening their gifts, Papa and Nanny took them downstairs to show them their newest addition to the basement fun zone. They got a "Ninja Turtle" arcade game. The kids were so excited. 

So while the kids played downstairs with the new arcade game and their new toys, the adults opened their gifts. It was a much quieter affair. We were all appropriately spoiled. 

Then we worked on Christmas dinner, took naps, played and ate our delicious dinner.
It was a great Christmas and I always feel like it goes by way too fast. This year was no exception.

The day flew by with lots of laughter, playing, napping and eating.
Merry Christmas Everyone!