Christmas Morning

And, finally, we have Christmas morning!  And what a morning it was!  Emily was thrilled that Santa brought her the Lego Friends house that she wanted.  One of her other favorite gifts was a huge world map.  We have a budding geographer and couldn't be happier!

Christian's favorite gifts included a new Hot Wheels racing set and the most wicked looking Lego Hero Factory action figure we've ever seen.  (He even rides a motorcycle!)

 Kari and Cubby received matching super hero clothes; Cubby some much-needed new pj pants and Kari a super-girl shirt complete with pink tu-tu skirt.

Kari loved her new gymnastics mat and leotard (both in pink, of course) that Santa brought.

 Juliana enjoyed her gifts too.  Her little play gym that turns into a mini-slide.

 ...and Kari enjoyed "helping" her open her other little gifts.  Isn't she a thoughtful big sis?

 I think one of Cubby's favorite things about Christmas is the putting together of all of the toys!  Christian got a few Lego sets and Cubby's just a great big kid at heart and loved putting them together!

  After naps, we headed over to my mom's house for (what I think is a new tradition) of Christmas Day pizza for dinner.  Easy and yummy.  We got to open up more gifts...here come the pictures....

Emily can play Christmas carols now--such a treat!

 Kyle, opening up the Lego VW bus that Erin, Cubby, and I got him (notice a Lego theme this year??)

 Auntie Erin, keeping Juliana entertained and happy!

 Christian, showing off his "snake shirt."  (Can you see the fangs??)

 A kiss for Gpa Harvey from Miss Kari...

 ...and a hug from Christian!

Kari, sporting her new princess Aurora dress, hair clip, butterfly towel, and ice skates!

 And here's Juliana, enjoying her little gift!

 "So big!"

 And here's Great-Gma, opening the gift from us grandkids (Erin, Kyle and I)

 This is what we got her--cool, huh?

 And, finally, a good time was had by all...can't beat a good horsey-back ride!

 It was a very merry (and slightly) crazy Christmas!