Christmas

When Anna comes out of her room each morning she always shuts her down behind her and then runs across the wood floor to our room. Well Christmas morning at 6:45 we heard the door shut then the running footsteps but then the footsteps stopped, we waited for a minute, then "MAMA! MAMA!!! Santa came!!!! He brought presents!!!!!!" Greg told her to find her stocking and come on in.  She ran to the fireplace, got her stocking and jumped in bed with us. Before she started dumping it out she told us that all the cookies and broccoli were gone and that Rudolf and his sister drank all the water. Then it was time to dive into the stocking. So many cool things and by 6:52 we were eating tootsie-rolls and Reese's peanut butter cups! Anna's favorite part was her Rudolf chap stick. 

We then went to the living room and made a fire, put the monkey bread in the oven, made some coffee, watched some cartoons and patiently waited for Quinn to wake up, Anna was such a good girl, but then we finally said, forget it Anna, lets get started, Quinn will catch up when we wakes, so here's Anna diving into her first present and just as we suspected she wanted to play with it rather than opening up more. This is how the entire morning continued, which is nice because it went slow and she appreciated every gift instead of just tearing open everything. 

Princess books, princess dolls, princess dress up clothes, you name it!

Nanny, Nonny & Aunt Kay got to Skype in with us on Christmas morning and watch all the excitement too. 

Anna: "Oh! I've been waiting for this!" 

She was SO happy to get her teddy bear, this was the only thing she kept mentioning when we talked about Santa bringing gifts, surely Santa wouldn't let a happy face like that down. So cute! 

Greg & I: "Anna, what do you think this is?"

Anna: "I think it might be a bicycle"

Hooray, for a big girl scooter. 

The aftermath. 

Around 10 we packed up and headed for Gram & Pop's to see what Santa dropped off there.

Pink sparkly shoes, princess slippers, 

her own camera, and a ton of other stuff

Quinn's big boy football

and dump truck

Anna reading a princess on Pop's new iPad

And there's our happy boy!

It was a perfect, perfect Christmas. We couldn't ask for anything more. 

Very blessed and lucky to have what we have and the time to spend with family, both far and near. 

Getting ready for Santa!!!!!

Getting our recipes out for Christmas morning breakfast...

Anna and Mommy made a Gingerbread House for Santa to look at

Of course we had to make some yummy cookies for Santa to eat 

Amd Quinn has no idea, just a happy baby watching us crazy people do silly stuff for a big man in a red suit, next year Quinn, next year :) 

Anna getting her treats ready for Santa & Rudolf

The extra bowl of water is for Rudolf's sister (?!)

Greg and I had so much fun this year...

 And here's the final shot as we turned out the lights and patiently waited for the morning to come

School Party

Anna had her Christmas party at school today so Aim and I went to help. Here is Anna and her friend Aiden waiting patiently for their treats. 

Yummy!

Silly! 

Secret Santa time - Braydon was Anna's secret santa and he bought her a Cinderella dress up set. Perfect! 

We went out to Moe's tonight for dinner then went Christmas light hunting and found this AWESOME house. We were able to get out and walk around and Anna decided that she was just going to dance and twirl in their yard. It was so much fun watching her enjoy the music. 

This was just amazing to watch, we could have sat there all night.

Good family time. 

Stone face

Now I know where Quinn gets his stone face from. 

Homemade christmas gifts

Here's what I made for Anna and Quinn's teachers at school for christmas. It was a lot of fun putting them together. I hope they enjoy it. Better than the 4 apple mugs I received today!!!

Currently in Anna's bed

a sticker, a level, a necklace, 5 books, a baby boy, a baby girl, a stuffed curious George, a quart of paint, a domino, 3 blankets, and 1 pillow. Seriously?

We're back....

Oh my goodness! The elf is fishing in the potty!!! Silly elf! 

Our Christmas card photo...be on the look out in your mailbox...

Anna & Mommy being sweet

Anna & Mommy being scared by a monster!

Anna & Mommy tired and sleepy

Quinn & Daddy REALLY sleepy

Quinn & I got to share a special night at the church's Night in Bethlehem being Mary and Jesus. Quinn was SUCH a good boy, he sat so nicely from 6:00 - 7:30 and was a perfect Jesus, loved by all. Anna & Grandma came to visit and Anna had a great time looking at all the animals, making crafts and seeing some of her school friends. When we went back to the car to go home, Anna was very happy to tell me, "Mommy, you go home with Quinn, I'm going home with Grandma for a sleepover." That girl has no problem leaving me!  

Mover!!!

Quinn started at the toy basket on the right....I came back from putting a stack of clothes away and he was over by the door!

So happy with himself! 

Then kept rolling to the wall....and that is where he stopped, couldn't go any more. 

1,2,3 Jumpy Jumpy

Happy December