Christmas Morning

Christmas eve was lots of fun with Fred and Trina, and shortly after they left my parents and cousin, Megan arrived. We had a nice evening visiting, and then getting the excited kidlets to sleep. They decided to sleep in the family room (which is where the fireplace where Santa would come down if he was real is located.). Collin was pretty sure that Santa doesn't exist, but not convinced enough that he totally wrote it off. He and Brian brought their sleeping bags in and got comfy in the recliner and couch. They were planning on catching Santa in the act. Brian even went so far as to say that he was going to sleep with his eyes open. Collin set some "traps" so that he would hear if Santa came. He put loud toys all over the floor in front of the fireplace. Then he wrote a note to Santa that said "Dear Santa, This is Collin W. Sorry for all the pain but I need to know if you are real." We were trying so hard not to crack up and he was so serious! Once they finally fell asleep we snuck over and filled the stockings that were hanging over the fireplace. In the morning we asked them if Santa was real and if he came. Collin still isn't sure since he fell asleep, but Brian is convinced that he is real because there were presents in their stockings!

Surprisingly we were able to sleep in Christmas morning. At least Steve and I were able to. My parents who were sleeping in the living room were not so lucky. (hee hee hee) Once we got up and drank some coffee I made a very healthy breakfast that consisted of cheesy buscuits with lots of butter and scones with red and green white chocolate chips. Okay, not so healthy but awfully good! At around 9:30 I think it was the kids were finally opening stockings! They were so patient all morning.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

Allison and Papa

Brian lounging in his new Iron Man jammies.

Glow in the dark Transformer underwear! Woo hoo!!

Just hangin out by the food. Her favorite thing.

Eating scones and biscuits.

The boys waiting so patiently to open their presents.

Allison showing Megan her new toys.

Allison and Grammy

The boys each got 2 lightsabers and Allison was quick to grab one and join in the battle!

Superman!

Allison's new "cell" phone. She was so excited and can be seen walking all over with it.