Christmas Day

Well, I posted Christmas Eve, so I guess I need to post a little from Christmas Day. We had a very nice Christmas Day, Kate woke up around 5:30 (even after not getting to sleep until after 11:30 on Christmas Eve) and Cole was soon to follow. They came out yelling "It's snowing! It's snowing!" Kate ran around saying "It's a Christmas miracle!" I was really excited to have a white Christmas as well, as it has been many many years since that has happened.

Since we had a house full of family who needed to wake up, the kiddos passed some time by opening their stockings. This took quite a while and kept them occupied, so that was good. After everyone else awoke from their long winters naps we headed in to see the tree. Kate's and Cole's eyes got big as saucers seeing how much the gifts had multiplied since they went to bed. The first thing they ran to was Santa's sack which he had left. Kate said "You were right! Santa did find us in Alabama!" We then spent the rest of the morning opening presents and playing with toys. (I was having a heck of a time keeping everything straight as I was keeping a list for the thank you notes...) Later that afternoon Uncle Jason and Aunt Randi got there along with baby cousin Leah. We were all so excited to see them and finally meet Leah. That evening we went to Grandmama's Family's annual Christmas get together. Which, despite the snow, had a great turn out. It is always fun getting together with them.

All in all it was a wonderful Christmas Day, it was busy and chaotic at points but we were so blessed to be surrounded by loved ones. Christmas is so much fun with little ones around too. I think Cole and Kate's eyes were lit up ALL day long.

I guess Santa couldn't finish that final bite. But he left a little note...The tree in the morning. I think it exploded. Good think the tree is so big.

The stockings were filled...Cole digging into his stocking.Kate with all her stocking loot.

Cole with Stinky the Garbage Truck. This is the only thing he consistantly asked for for Christmas. Good thing Santa brought it to him...

Kate got her DS. I think she is glad about that.

In their great Christmas outfits from Grandmom Deb.

Kate and Cole with their Baby cousin Leah. I know being with Leah was one of Kate's favorite parts of the whole Christmas trip to Alabama.

It was a beautiful, fun, magical day. Both Kate and Cole are still talking about it (and the whole trip for that matter) This will be a hard one to top. I believe we are up for the challange next year though. We all hope everyone had a Very Merry Christrmas, and are having a wonderful 2011!