We started off Christmas fun with Zach's family the week-end before Christmas.
The kids had the best time playing with cousins while the adults had the best time visiting around a counter full of delicious snacks and appetizers.
There were lots and lots of presents to open. From American Girl clothes to diaries to mermaid costumes to tow trucks to new clothes, everyone was so excited about their gifts.
One of my favorite traditions is that all the cousins give each other gifts, and they get so excited about it. Staley designed and worked hard to build and decorate this book shelf for Olivia. It has an upper shelf to slide a book in while Olivia can keep her glasses on the lower shelf.
They all pick out such thoughtful gifts for each other and get so excited about watching their cousins open the gifts they picked out. Olivia and Lila gave Adelie this cute mermaid doll.
One of the most thoughtful gifts was from Cade to Briggs. Cade gave Briggs his old hot wheels ramp, which was one of his favorite childhood toys.
And , of course, no Christmas celebration is complete without a fashion show.
From beginning to end, it was such a fun day with family.
Christmas morning always brings such excitement. When the kids wake up, we read the Christmas story together from the Bible and then head downstairs for presents.
Stocking surprises like ear muffs, socks, and toothbrushes always seem to hit the mark.
Briggs asked for a water tower for his train table. Score! He also got some Troublesome Trucks and some glow in the dark Magna Tiles. #winning
Adelie asked for a locket while Staley wanted a watch. They also both got a doll that they wanted.
The kids made each of their siblings gifts. Staley worked with Zach to make this necklace holder for Adelie. Adelie made Staley a necklace with a matching one for Staley's doll and she painted a little wooden train for Briggs. Briggs colored his sisters each a picture. I also took him to the dollar store where he bought Adelie a mermaid memory game and Staley some squishy dinosaurs.
Staley wrote and illustrated a book for Briggs. She worked very hard to type it herself.
We finished off our gift time with a Disney reveal. 32 days and counting!! We then spent the rest of the morning eating cinnamon rolls, hanging out in our pajamas, and playing with new toys.
After nap time, we rounded out our Christmas with my side of the family.
There was more play time with cousins.
There were more gifts to open.
There was more quality time spent with family.
There was thankfulness for the many blessings in our lives.
What a wonderful Christmas season!!
