Christmas Eve started with like a normal day. Breakfast and then a quick run to the store. We had lunch and then laid down for naps. Unfortunately, by nap time, they had figured out that the next day was Christmas Eve and they were too excited to sleep! Eventually, Nan showed up and Scott got off work early. There was no longer any hope for naps. I let them get up to play for the rest of the afternoon. After a Christmas Eve dinner, we played a rousing game of Christmas Bingo with the girls then watched "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Shortly after that it was time for the girls to get ready for bed.
The girls each picked out a roll of wrapping paper to leave out for Santa. I was hoping for something a little more Christmas, but this is what they like! They set their wrapping paper out by the fridge and arranged a wonderful plate of goodies for Santa.
Nothing better than cookies, fudge, and hot chocolate with giant peppermint marshmallows! This morning we woke to find it all gone! We also found two little elves who stayed behind to wrap/guard the presents...
Poppie and Webley have been joining us for Christmas Day since 2011 when they were assigned to our family. They only come for the one day and the girls love them! We have made sure to get a picture with all of them every year.
As for the gifts, Rachel was so excited about what she asked Santa for that she was shaking when she was trying to open her present! After opening it, she exclaimed, "This is just what I've always wanted!" She and Alexa have been playing the the berry teaset and the Frozen "talkie-lalkies" (walkie-talkies) all day long!
This was such a great Christmas with the girls since they both understand what gifts are and know how to open them by themselves. Alexa, much like on Halloween, helped herself and we found her finishing ahead of Rachel! As for Scott, he had a very Seahawk Christmas and was just thrilled!
He got a blanket celebrating their Super Bowl win this year, a beanie, magnets (to hang pics at work), and a "sportula," which Rachel informed him is for flipping pancakes! In return, I asked for 2 things. I was totally surprised because I didn't think he took me seriously on either request.
I got these super cute new heels and "lemonader!" When I squealed about my laminator, Rachel was quick to say she doesn't want a "lemonader because [she] doesn't like lemonade." After presents, it was breakfast, then time to clean up and play. The girls played with their new colors of play dough, the talkie-lalkies, card, and many other things! Feliz Navidad was lunch, then naps. Meanwhile, outside we had woken up to a true White Christmas!
The only snow we've had this year was a heavy dusting the middle of November. Since Christmas hit the 10-day forecast, they have been forecasting snow and it has not changed. We woke up to a beautiful winter scenery this morning! The girls were dying to go play in it! Everyone needs Christmas dinner and I happened to remember someone who might not have gotten one yet...
We love to feed the ducks! The girls enjoyed being outside but quickly learned how cold it is here if it's snowing. They warmed up enough on the way home that they were ready to make snow angels when we got out of the car. They seem to have enjoyed their first White Christmas!
Eventually, we had a low key dinner and the girls begged for baths...to enjoy their bath drops. We put red and blue in and the girls swam in a purple bath until the water turned cold. I had to turn on the hot water just to rinse the soap off them without shivering! We had so much fun together today and have enjoyed teaching the girls the true meaning of Christmas as well. We hope you had as wonderful a season as we have! Merry Christmas!
