We let the 3 older kids all sleep together in the boys' room but we told them they absolutely couldn't come out until 6:30. I could hear them in there and knew they were awake but they were quiet and the door didn't open...until 6:30 on the dot. So funny. Kate just about burst our the door and dashed down the stairs but I was like, "hold it sister," and made them do the traditional youngest to oldest slow walk down the stairs. They were spoiled by Santa this year.
Carter got a big Lego set he's been wanting for a long time. Along with a smaller Lego set, some Mixel Legos, Lego idea books, some much needed PJs, and socks and underwear. Kate got a giant Hello Kitty (what was Santa thinking?!), a Lego set, some books, a new coloring book, a stuffed animal, new ballet leotard and shoes, church shoes, 2 sweaters and some new PJs.
Eli got some big plastic dinosaurs, Duplo Legos, Mixel Legos, a little electronic laptop toy, and some Darth Vader PJs.
Lydia got a little toy vacuum, a doll stroller, a little talking/learning dog toy and two stuffed animals (101 Dalmation and Simba).
Then we had our traditional Christmas breakfast of ebelskivers, bacon, eggs, and homemade hot cocoa, Delicious!
We all got showered and cleaned up before we let the kids open any more presents. We are so blessed by all the grandparents and other family who gave us such nice gifts!
Lydia loved her new bear from Grandma and Papa B. and her new Disney Merida doll from Grandma R. (Grandparents and Mary, please forgive the lack of pictures of every gift. I didn't do very well keeping up. Sorry!)
Carter loved his Legos from Grandma and Papa B. and the new fish tank he got from Grandma R. Now Rhino has somewhere nice to swim around!
Eli loved his stomp rocket from Grandma R. and the Zoobs he got from Grandma and Papa B.
This is pretty much how Lydia acted all day - ornery! This dress from Stacey and Shane was so cute but Lydia was being such a little stinker. Seriously, from the 22 to the 25 she was such a sad and mean baby! Luckily today (Dec. 26) she has been so pleasant so whatever it was - she got over it!
Kate loved her Beanie Boos from Grandma and Papa B. and her Disney Ariel doll from Grandma R.
The kids also got amazing gifts from Tanner's friend, Mary. She sent Carter and Eli these awesome 3-D puzzles, Kate some Lalaloopsie dolls, and Lydia a sweet little Lalaloopsie baby doll. So, so thoughtful and kind. Stacey and Shad had our family this year and just spoiled us rotten. They gave Carter a Star Wars Lego set, Kate a Rapunzel doll set, Eli a Ninja Turtle Lego set, and Lydia the cute little Minnie Mouse dress-up dress. They also gave Chad and I a gift card. We are so, so thankful for all the kindness shown to our family!
For Christmas dinner we invited Lydia's nursery teacher from church and her daughters. She is a single mom who was widowed 4 years ago at Christmas-time. She is a wonderful and kind woman and we had a great time getting to know her a little better. She brought small gifts for all the kids too. Lydia's gift was this little angel outfit. Kind of ironic because she wasn't being very angelic but very cute!
Lori Ferrer and Lydia
2 comments:
Thank you for posting pictures! Now I can really see what your day was like instead of just picturing it in my mind. I love your blog! The kids are so beautiful. They've grown so much! Can't wait to see you all in person soon.
Looks like it was a wonderful Christmas for the Bohns in Georgia. Wish we were there!
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