Christmas

It's always nice having Christmas at home.  We tried to keep it low-key and only got the kids a few presents each from us and one from Santa. I think we did really good this year. And they were spoiled by grandparents. Jared and I only gave eachother a couple things so we could save our money to buy something we could actually use. 

We let the kids get into their stockings while we wait for everyone to wake up. I believe K was the first to wake up so we got her from her room. Jared tried bringing her into our room for a bit but she started to cry. C woke up next and we tried to stop him from going into the living room because we wanted to see his expression when he saw the tree but he ended up crying too. So it was a great start to the morning. Laken, on the other hand, was excited to get up and came into the living room happy. 

We like to get a picture of the kids in their Christmas p.js in front of the tree. Since Carter wasn't happy, I ended up in the picture with them. Also notice how he isn't wearing his Christmas p.js. Stubborn boy wouldn't put them on.

The kids in action opening their gifts.

Laken got his wish of a green remote control monster truck from Santa. He also got new markers, paper, how-to-draw book, legos, puzzles, Hess truck and a t-shirt.

Carter got his wish of a blue remote control truck and a flashlight from Santa. He also got an easel with paper, Hess truck, a few different games, legos, and puzzle.

Kaliya got a princess tent from Santa, tea set, new baby doll, play doh, and a train.

Makai got a playmat, musical dinosaur and little rattle toys.

I'd say the kids enjoyed what they got this year. They all got what they wanted most and a few surprises.