Merry Christmas Day!!! Oh how fun it is to open gifts with those you love. We had a blast watching Jane open presents and William was intrigued by all the wrapping paper. It was a beautiful and special day all day long. Our kiddos are battling the croup and us parents are battling the sickies you get when you have no sleep so we are all exhausted but that didn't ruin the excitement of the day.
We made a delicious Christmas Eve tradition meal of Cornish Game Hen, and then a full spread breakfast. I love the meals at Christmastime. And I love eating them next to my favorite man, James. Ever since we dated James likes to sit right next to me when we eat. Even at a restaurant, he'll slide into the booth by me, even if the waiter put his menu on the opposite side. I love that. I love him.
I had the kids help me make a little art piece for their daddy with their hands. It was quite the feet. Because William loves to fist his fingers tight, really tight, so I was prying them open with dripping paint to get his on there. It turned out pretty special. Little William was so sweet watching his sister open things and smiling away. He also really enjoyed crinkling and trying to eat wrapping paper. He is growing so quickly and is becoming the cutest little man ever.
James got me 3 huge gifts the weeks prior to Christmas: a huge rug, a nice chair for sitting up with William, and a new washer and dryer. These are all things I've been dreaming of for about 2 years...we are loving all of them! Then he surprised me with a 4th on Christmas: Chaco sandals! I'm pretty excited to use them ALL summer next year! He was so thoughtful to get things I really need and things I've really wanted. His big present has been collecting all the works for making his own bullets. Now all he needs is the gun and pistol to use his bullets. He's very very excited to get into metal work. I also got him a robe, slippers, new pjs, some favorite foods, and made an FHE chart for our family. It was really fun to gift give to my man.
The kiddos got lots of fun little items; toy cars, musical instruments, a car street rug (scored that for $3!), toys, books, a highchair and cradle for baby doll, a tutu, bath toys and a play matte both from their Grandpa Reid, and a new binki clip for William. I was pretty excited that I spent less then $25 on both kids. Thanks to dollar bins at target, sweet neighbor grandmas getting rid of old toys, and mommy swap sales. Super fun!
Christmas really isn't about gifts, but they are a fun tradition and can be a special way to show love to one another. We enjoyed gift giving during this season and remembering the greatest gift of all; Christ!
