This is the first year that Mariah had really gotten into the idea of Christmas. She had things she asked for, and was really looking forward to Santa coming to bring presents. We also spent a lot of time talking about the real meaning of Christmas, and I'm pleased to say that Mariah knows that Santa brings us presents because he loves Jesus. :)
A very sleepy Mariah sees the presents. We had to get the kids up early because Christmas was on a Sunday, so we had to get to church. Luckily our ward had the "late" slot, so we didn't have to be there until 9:00 am.
Mariah is looking at the tags and grinning because she sees a present for her.
James was less tired and more into opening presents than I thought he would be!
He was pretty excited about his toys.
Such a happy boy! He absolutely loved the train he got.
This was the main present for both of the kids this year. I wanted to get them a play kitchen, but everything I looked at was overpriced or flimsy. Luckily my father-in-law is a pretty awesome woodworker! I came up with the plans, he built it, and then Chris and I did the sanding, painting and all of the finishing work. I have to say I'm quite pleased with the results!
At first Mariah wasn't quite sure what to think, it seems she was a bit overwhelmed at first. Once she realized what she was looking at, she was super excited.
Mariah showing off her pink princess cape.
James was quite happy with the toolbench that we got!
He had to inspect the whole thing.
And of course, Mariah got her Dora Mermaid costume! At first she thought it was a dress and was sad that Santa forgot her mermaid tail, but she was pretty excited once she realized what it was. I was excited that it turned out so well, I made it without any sort of a pattern.
After playing for a bit, we had some breakfast and then headed to church. My parents came with us, because their ward was meeting at 7:00 and my parents wanted to sleep in a bit! After church we headed to my parents house.
Grandma and Grandpa had lots of surprises for the kids! They love that chalkboard and play with it all the time. They also got some trains and other things to play with at Grandma's house, as well as some fun clothes. Our big family present wasn't under the tree, so I don't have a picture of it, but we got a swing set!
And it seems this is about the point where I forgot that I had a camera, because that's the end of the pictures! We had fun playing with lots of toys, and then headed to Grandma and Grandpa Draper's house for dinner, playing with cousins, and even more presents. It was a wonderful family-filled day. I love spending the day with my family, celebrating the gift of Christ, which makes our salvation possible.
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