My clock is a bit fast.... at 6 on the dot AM Eli and Ella came crashing in. The night before I told them not a minute before.
They were so very excited and all the people who enjoy sleep woke up so we could enjoy the magic of Christmas gifts.
So excited for all the goodies!! We made lists, 1 thing we want, 1 need, and a book. It makes for very happy campers on Christmas.
Eli wasn't supposed to have a Christmas because he broke and took apart all his birthday gifts. Needless to say he was given gifts that couldn't "break". He was quite thrilled to have anything at all and was very appreciative with his hugs.
Aunty Pam and Uncle Bob spoiled us yet again. The shoes were PERFECT!!! The kids were very excited.
Eli got gifts for everyone this year. A small backscratcher for Ella that he had 5 tickets left over, He got a horse book for Christina, a unicorn book for Ella, and a "hack" book for Maria. He spent a lot of time at the store thinking about what they would like and budgeting his money carefully. He also gave me the chocolates he got from Santa which I was totally excited about but they somehow disappeared.
Ella declared it was the best Christmas ever.
We were thoroughly blessed this year with so much generosity from neighbors and friends. We had someone doorbell ditch us for 12 days with fun gifts having to do with the 12 days of Christmas- including a $50 chick fil-a gift card. We got an entire pan of peanut butter candy from Alicia. Ram gave us gifts cards galore. The McMillens gave us treats, more treats, and then free watercolor lessons for life and oh yeah, a bike their daughter bought with her own money and painted and fixed up for Maria.
Sheesh. We aren't deserving of so much love. It is humbling.
Jody and I fell back asleep after the festivities while the kiddos watched Star Wars. It was a beautiful sunrise.
We were so fooded out.
Eli did the crystal growing set his sisters picked out for him, that PAPA so generously gave them money for. Did I mention my dad took them on a shopping spree for their friends? Talk about love and kindness and being the best grandpa EVER.
It was a great morning. We are so blessed and thankful to Heavenly Father for all in our lives. And especially for the birth of His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
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