Christmas Day 2017

Is there anything more magical than Christmas morning?

Kylee made sure we didn't forget to set out cookies for Santa the night before. 

Kylee and Kael woke up first and found presents under their Christmas trees in their rooms. So when Kase woke up they made sure he found his under his tree too! Then they made a game plan.  They agreed to open all the stocking gifts together, then go one by one on the rest of the gifts.

It was such a great morning.  Kids were so happy with their gifts and we had a great time lounging around, figuring all their new things out.  Once we were ready to go, we headed over to my dad and mom's to celebrate Christmas with them!

Kylee was so excited to give the cousins glitter water bottles she had made them.

The whole crew!

Kylee got a mirror for her bedroom and the kids all had fun making faces in it.  Berkley loved it too!

I think Kylee looks so grown up in this one.

Grandpa has so much fun with these boys!

Peek! Inside this box was the game Crossfire.  I had it when I was younger and knew Kase would love it! A few days before Christmas, I got an e-mail saying it was delayed in shipping and wouldn't get here in time for Christmas.  Imagine my surprise when it did, in fact, arrive on time! The kids have enjoyed it as much as I hoped!

Kael has already had fun with this Prank Kit he received!

Matching hats are often part of the Christmas fun at my parents' house.

Berkley was not lacking for attention from anyone.  The kids (and aunts and uncles) just couldn't get enough of her!

More fun hats.  Hilarious!

The cousins all had so much fun playing together.  They are all at such a fun age and really get along so well.

Kase was scared of a toy dinosaur hand he received in his stocking.  I would have never in a million years guessed that would be his reaction!

Later he came around and realized how fun it was! My mom and I had bought these a long time ago and were so excited for the boys to open them.

Kael loved all of his gifts!

The girls did too.

It was such a nice day spending time together.  The kids played outside in the cold a couple different times and had a blast sliding around on the ice down at the creek.  We played a few games, ate a lot of great food and just enjoyed being with family.  The day went so fast!

It was such a wonderful Christmas this year.  Both Kylee and I commented this morning how we are sad it's over but happy to be have the next week and a half together at home!

Kael is really enjoying all his new things and wanted a picture- Beats headphones, a new pop socket for his phone, a Vikings mug, new robe and slippers.  He is one happy kid! We really have a lot to be thankful for.