Merry Christmas

We decided to open gifts on Christmas Eve this year. Scott has to round on Christmas morning which can take until mid afternoon sometimes and I have the Grubes here all day. Christmas Eve was the only chance to open them with the kids. After the kids had a bath the kids and I went up to our room while Scott went to the basement to get all the presents. And guess what!! We were first on Santa's list this year. He arrived a little early (wink, wink). Grisham was super happy to see a new motorcycle from grandma and papa A. He sat on it for a few minutes and then realized there were a few more presents to open. He went through them all so fast he ended up helping Genevieve, Daddy and me open ours. Grisham got clothes and game from Auntie Sarah and Uncle Joshua, a bike, books, a red racer car, and a work bench with tools from Santa. Genevieve got Fancy Nancy doll and clothes from Auntie Sarah and Uncle Joshua, ponies, water baby, Mr and Mrs Potato Head from Santa, books and a teddy bear. We want to thank our families for all of their wonderful gifts. You are all so very thoughtful. Now the living room is an endless mess with all the new toys.
On Christmas day I had the Grubes so it seemed like a normal work day. The kids played with the new toys and both Grisham and Genevieve did a great job sharing with Sophia. Scott went in at normal time to round but was home by 9. That was a wonderful Christmas present in itself. It was a very laid back morning. We were all in our jammies on until 10ish. The Grubes were picked up around 2:30 and then we headed of the Michelle and Alan's house for dinner. I must say how wonderful it was not to cook a huge meal. I made my butter horns on Christmas Eve and that was it. Alan made this beautiful 25lb turkey. It was so pretty it should have been in a magazine!! We were one of the first families to arrive but the house was soon full of people. I believe they had around twenty guests. Grisham had a ton of friends to play with and shared a few of his new racer cars with them. By the time the party wrapped up(around 6) I was so tired and had a pounding headache. We enjoyed the wonderful company and amazing food. As soon as we got home we all had jammies back on and asleep by 9. It was a very Merry Christmas:)