For the first time, we had our own Christmas entirely at our own house with just our small family. It was quiet, small and simple. Just the way I like things.
We woke up and there was just a dusting of snow all around. As we were opening presents though the snow picked up, and it was a beautiful white Christmas.
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| Just a dusting |
Dexter was excited to find his stocking and a couple of presents from Santa near it. They got to open and play with these first.
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| Santa came! |
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| "Santa got me candy!" |
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| Starting to play with the stocking gifts |
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| They were excited for the flashlights that were in the stockings |
Then we had doughnuts and milk for our Christmas breakfast.
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| This one was all Christmassy |
Now time to open up all the presents.
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| Still playing with the flashlights |
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| One of our applesauce-cinnamon ornaments hung up |
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| She checked out her Sleeping Beauty coloring book (Dexter gave it to her) |
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| Dexter liked all the pirate gear that Ellie got for him |
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| Cozying up in his new sleeping bag |
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| Playing with all the new bath toys |
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| Dad helping them get some of their goodies out |
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| She couldn't wait for it to be finished |
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| Sitting by some of his presents |
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| Santa had left the kids a message |
The kids got board games, Imaginext guys, mini tricycle, books, and a few other things here and there. It wasn't a big takeaway because their main gift isn't coming until spring. We're going to build them a playground in the backyard. We told Dexter, but it went right over his head. Each of the grandparents also pitched in with this large gift.
Well the snow had increased a bit by now. So we all put on snow clothes and went outside!
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| Didn't like all that it takes to put on |
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| The boys stomping around the yard |
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| Dad started rolling a snowball |
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| At first she was definitely not a fan |
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| Sled time |
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| She liked this a little better |
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| Dexter would hop on and off |
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| Making his own snowballs |
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| Can't quite decide... |
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| He was loving it |
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| Cleaned off the railing |
Ellie's time outside ended, but she loved to watch Dad and Dexter still play. Dad decided throwing snowballs at her would be fun, and she loved it.
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| SPLAT!! |
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| Watching them outside |
We came in for some warm stew for lunch, and then played. While the kids took their naps, we were busy packing our bags for our trip to Vegas!
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| Goodbye my fans |
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| Don't forget to pack me! |
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