During our Christmas Eve supper with my Dad and Grandad, Anna was so worried that her Daddy was going to sleep in so late Christmas morning. We gave her a hard time about alllll the things Daddy would have to do before we opened presents. As I suspected would be the case, Anna was the last to wake up (besides Jeremy) around 8:00 Christmas morning. But when she woke up she was ready to get the ball rolling.
The three oldest gave gifts to each other. They were each very excited to give their gifts. I loved watching them love each other. Here Aliza is watching Josiah open his gift from her.
Anna carefully chose a gift for Aliza.
Josiah gave Aliza naked juice which she was exceptionally excited about.
This is Anna's excited face every single year!
Josiah was sure we wouldn't give this to him--and we did!
I was hoping that Minecraft pajamas and bedding would make Isaiah sleep in HIS bed all night. (The jury is still out on that!)
I love when Christmas Day weather allows for a walk.
Anna wasn't quite dressed appropriately for the weather. She didn't care because she got to skateboard.
Sheats Family Christmas! All the cousins!
While the cousins got their soccer game started, the adults exchanged gifts and talked. Janell remembered that one time Dad said that all 5 of his children would always fit on his lap so....that happened. I'm behind that orange hat making a lot of noise!
The children played soccer for hours and then they came in and decorated gingerbread men.
Isaiah was dirty, sweaty and tired but that didn't interrupt his concentration.
Anna's cookie...
The next morning we were off to West Virginia for Christmas with Jeremy's family. Well, they are my family too, but for ease of communication...Jeremy's family.
This was quite possibly the cutest rendition of "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas".
Josiah's moment here was a huge highlight that will require it's own story.
That is a lot of fun and a lot of memories wrapped up into three Christmas days!
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