Thursday, December 31, 2009

Merry Christmas to all…

We woke up Thursday morning and headed home to get the house ready to host Christmas Eve.  We have hosted the last few years and it has become one of my favorite nights of the year.  We had a house full of friends and family.  Kiersten, Joe and the kids were here this year and the girls loved having their cousins around.  Madi was beyond bouncing off the walls.  It turns out she was quite the instigator. 

IMG_5883 copy The kid table.  Can’t believe I have a “kid table”.  It is too fun having all the kids around for the holidays. 

IMG_5898 copy Madi and Nicholas racing down the stairs.  Madi had so much fun with Nicholas.  This morning (12/31) she asked to “see Nicholas”. 

 IMG_5900 copy All the kids racing down the stairs.

IMG_5913 copyOpening the traditional present of pj’s Christmas Eve. 

IMG_5927 copyWe had a penguin theme going on with the Christmas pj’s this year.  Emma and Molly look exhausted, Madi is still screaming and laughing and ready to go.  She did not want to stop. 

Xmas 2009028Everyone in the kitchen getting dinner ready. 

Christmas Morning…

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The girls were so tired, they didn’t get up until almost 9.  IMG_5939

Once they saw all the gifts, they were pretty excited about breaking into them.  The only problem is that they want to run off and play with everything as soon as they open it.  It was hard to get them to stay focused and open everything.  I think it was a sign that Santa went a little overboard.  IMG_5958

After a little breakfast, we got dressed and headed to Nana and Papas to open more presents and spend the day with everyone.  Xmas 2009012 Thankfully BB took a few pictures.  I was way too exhausted to take pictures.  I know Papa has some too, so I will need to get them from him also.  Bad mommy, this is the second year I have dropped the ball on taking pictures on Christmas. 

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