For lunch mom got a Honeybaked Ham and a turkey breast. They were delicious. We then had a chili and potato soup that Jenn brought. We also had cheese, salami, and crackers along with lots of veggies and ranch dip. We also had lots of desserts. Jenn brought a birthday cake that Emma and Luke decorated for Jesus. We had a cherry cheesecake, and some cupcakes. We were set on food!
The kids ate pretty well. Sam loved the ham and it's become his most requested food item now. However, we do not do ham often for him so it'll still mostly be a special occasion food item. Ally was once again loving sitting at the kids table instead of in a high chair.
After lunch the kids got to open their stockings. Sam loved his stocking and had a huge grin on his face the entire time he opened it.
The first gift he saw was a Thomas book. He wants that book read to him every night before bed now.
Ally got a baby doll carrier in her stocking so we had to try that out. She also got a baby doll toothbrush that she felt she should brush her own teeth with.
Ally and Luke took quick breaks to look adorable.
After stockings we were off to open presents. We let each child open presents one at a time. We go from youngest to oldest. Then we open them up so they can play with the gifts while the adults open theirs. Everyone got some great gifts. Sam was very excited about a new train engine for his geotrax. Plus he got a new firehouse trio kit and new puzzles. Ally got a giraffe ride on toy (she was so tired by the end of opening presents she decided to take a nap on the box), a new hamper for her room, and then lots of puzzles.
We opened up the car track the Luke got so the kids could start playing. The track is really nice, however we did have an accident with the track and Ally's hair. She was so tired she laid down next to the track and the car rolled over her hair. Those cars on fast and it pulled out a chunk of hair. She was pretty upset but thankfully there was no blood involved with that accident!
We also took out her puzzle and let her play with it for awhile. She absolutely loved fishing for bugs.
Paul was also present at this one too :) See... here he is!
After the kids had all played for a little bit we had dessert. Then the adults went in to open their presents. Mom got me some towels (desperately needed!!), a book on my new camera, and an awesome camera bag. Paul got new jeans, a new video game, and some surface tablet accessories. We were very spoiled from my mom this year! Also, we are thrilled that we got a gift card to PF Changs and a night of babysitting so we can go out on a date!
After presents we let everyone play a bit more with their new toys and then warmed up soup and sandwich stuff for dinner. There was a snow storm headed our way so Jenn and Michael had to leave around 7 to be home before the snow started. Paul and I stayed a bit longer to talk with mom and just relax. We started home around 8:00 to get the kids down for bed.
It was a great Christmas day and I love that my family still gets together on the day to celebrate.
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