Christmas 2010

We had a fantastic Christmas. James and Izzy were so excited all Christmas Eve for Santa to arrive. We baked him cookies in the afternoon and made sure everything was set up and ready for his arrival. They made sure to be extra good all day - just in case he was still watching their behavior! ;-)

James did really good and didn't wake up to unwrap presents until 1:45am! Then he came into our room wondering if Santa had been here yet and when we could do presents! I told him it was still too early, and I was surprised at how easily he went back to bed to patiently try to wait/sleep until morning.

We didn't see him again until 7 (which is only slightly earlier than he wakes up on a normal day.) He wanted to rush downstairs, but we explained everyone had to be up and awake before we could go downstairs (although, Daddy let him peek once or twice.) Wyatt came next about 20 minutes later. He and James waited while I got cleaned up and ready for the day. Finally we couldn't take it anymore and woke Izzy up around 8. Once she came too and remembered it was Christmas morning - she was one of the first downstiars!

Wy Guy and Daddy chillin
We spent some time early Christmas morning in Mom and Dad's room waiting for Izzy to wake up!
Presents!!
Stocking time
Izzy loves to be like mamma
Wyatt was a pro at making baskets!




Woody trying out a ray gun from Santa
Princess Izzy trying on a princess leotard from Grandpa and Nana
Yet another wardrobe change for Princess Izzy. This time - an adorable tinkerbell jumpsuit from Grammy and Aunt Muggs
Wyatt taking an Egg Nog break
Spiderman visited us
James got a sweet castle from me and Dad - it has working draw-bridges and fire dungeons. It is very cool - he loves it!
Isabel got a dollhouse from me and Dad. Naturally, the dolls that inhabit it have been misplaced to make room for the princesses that have taken over the living space
Wyatt examined his block truck for a while before figuring out how to stack the blocks together - he's such a cutie!
The boys playing with James' new castle (Wyatt thought all the presents were his. He basically spent all day going from toy to toy trying them all out. He doesn't discriminate!)
JL unwrapping his new fish finder from me
The fabulous new coat JL gave me
The back of my fabulous new coat
E and Daddy playing princess

Daddy and his stash
The view from above once we were all done
Me and the kids all glammed up for Church the next morning - the kids were SO tired!
After church, Izzy got all dressed up, picked out a couple dolls and came downstairs to surprise us with her glamour!

Naturally she had to share her glamour with Daddy as he prepared our chicken for smoking
She was so delighted that Daddy wore his crown
James showing off his baseball hat
Even Wyatt wore a princess crown!
Izzy and her stash
James striking a pose

It was a wonderful, family day. Of course, we miss all of you that are miles away from us - we love you and hope to see you soon!