Christmas Afternoon

 After church we headed over to Brandon's parents for Christmas! Paityn has had to bring her doll everywhere. She wouldn't let anyone touch her in church!

 We ate some great food and then the kids sorted out presents.

 They got spoiled some more!

 I think Britton's favorite gift was probably the scooter. They spent all afternoon outside.

 Paityn loved her piano and will do great playing along with Britton's drums!

 After a full day, we headed home after dinner. Papa had put this really neat building toy in Britton's stocking.

 So Brandon and Britton sat down to build while I cleaned and Paityn baked cookies.

 Here is the finished bus!

Over the past three Saturdays before Christmas, Papa and Britton went to Lowe's together to build this train. Britton had the absolute best time! He also has a little tool kit with everything in it that he needs and has helped with many things around the house. We are so thankful to have grandparents that so willingly help us whenever needed and create memories with our children. Thank you mom, Robert, Jerry, Vickie, dad and Marion!

Christmas Morning

 Both the kids slept in again!

 So at 8:30 they finally headed downstairs.

 Paityn was so excited for her baby doll and her chair!

 Britton kept looking at the drum set but did not want to get near it right away.

 He went for the presents,

 Paityn just watched!

 Finally he said "Santa really spoiled me!"

 He was beyond excited!

 This is his nervous face when he isn't sure about something or is embarrassed.

 Then he decided to help Paityn open her gifts.

 She loved the doll stroller Britton got for her.

 And Britton went back to playing..

 and playing....

 and playing.

Brandon's special gift was a Bible from the kids.

 He spoiled me with a Pandora bracelet, Toms and a North Face jacket.

 Love this picture!

We had an incredible morning with the kids. So fun to see the excitement in their eyes and their faces light up. We got ready and headed off to church!

Christmas Eve

 We were all ready for the candlelight Christmas Eve service. 2012 is going to be a year of many changes!

 After church we headed over to my parents for our traditional French Canadian meat pie and stockings.

 We got some great family pajamas.

 The kids got some amazing nativity scenes.

 My mom also made us another special picture book.  This one is of my Opa and Oma.

 After food and family we headed home to get ready for Santa. Britton had to make sure Cookie had treats as well as Santa.

 Love these kids!

 Reindeer food

 and hot chocolate for Santa.

 We are so blessed!