christmas morning...

santa came!!!  he was very generous this year and the kids were super excited about their gifts.

our kids get three gifts from santa, just like baby jesus received three gifts from the wise men. (yes, i recognize the gifts are a bit different, but it makes sense to them.)

jack asked for:  a big boy bike, a train table, and cars 2 dvd 

olivia asked for: molly the american girl doll (and best friend of emily, the doll we already have), a make-up mirror, and mary poppins dvd

jack is so proud of his big boy bike!

olivia is over the moon with her girls.  she loves emily and molly!!

then it was time to exchange gifts from mommy and daddy.  mark and i always have so much fun picking out gifts that we think the kids will enjoy.  this year they got several games that we are looking forward to playing together.  They also got a soccer goal that will be lots of fun to play with in the backyard.

 as usual, after our morning together as a little family we got ready and headed out for the day to spend time with the blanchettes at gramps and nana's house and then then bowlins/fifers at b and pop's house.  we are beyond blessed to have our families in town.  it is a crazy day, but we are thankful that we get to spend time with everyone on christmas day.  merry christmas!!