The kids were both up bright and early on our Christmas morning. They were excited to see all of the presents under the tree and the full stockings. We let them open their gifts from Santa and then we took a few minutes to read the Christmas story from the Bible. We didn't want to rush through the morning without taking time to really remember what Christmas is all about. After opening all of the presents, we ate some cinnamon roll cake. Then we spent the rest of the day relaxing and playing with new toys.  Santa brought Ben a new 3ds game that he put on his list. Lucy asked Santa for an Ariel and Prince Eric set. She was excited to get this one with a boat. Reading the Christmas story together. Time for stockings! Lucy LOVED her new cozy socks! She kept rubbing them on her face.  What's this big present going to be?  Ben got a new Artic Lego set.  He got another Super Mario Microland set to add to the one from his birthday. ...

We celebrated Christmas a few days early (since we traveled to see our families for a few days over Christmas). So, the day before our Christmas celebration the kids helped me make some sugar cookies to get ready for Santa. When it got dark out, they put on their p.j.'s and we drove through the Fantasy of Lights.   They were both great helpers! Yummy cookies!  This was our second time going to Fantasy of Lights. Lucy really enjoyed it this year and kept yelling in excitement about everything she was seeing. They set our cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. All ready to go to sleep and open presents in the morning!