Thursday, April 17, 2014

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

On Christmas Eve. Ava went with us into the Christmas Eve service at church while Connor stayed in the church nursery. This is such a special time for us as parents to get to sit next to our sweet girl as we sing Christmas songs and hear the story of Jesus' birth. At the end of the service the congregation lights candles as we all sing together.


Once the kids were all nestled in their beds and visions of sugar plums were dancing in their heads, Mikey and I watched White Christmas and assembled presents for the kids. :)

Ava was awake first, of course, and we let her open a few presents before Connor woke up. 
Papa and Nana gave her an American Girl Bitty Baby. 

Once we heard Connor stirring in his room the three of us went in to get him. (skip down 3 or 4 pictures to see)

We were ready with the iphone as he walked in to see the presents that Mommy, Daddy, and Santa had left him. Unfortunately, Ava took a peak at the presents before we woke up so we didn't get to see her initial reaction.  
We got Ava a  new bike!

Santa brought Ava some Hello Kitty make-up. Just what she asked for! 

Daddy got his favorite candy in his stocking....and not much else. I'm bad about stockings!

Oh there you are little guy. Good Morning and Merry Christmas!!!

"Connor, Santa came! Want to come see?"

Mommy and Daddy got a train table for the kids to share and Connor also got a basketball hoop. 

Papa and Nana sent Connor a blue truck to ride on. Such a hit!

Macy's Christmas fun was tearing up the boxes. 


Santa brought Connor a new truck book. 
I'm glad that Santa let the big gifts for the kids be from Mommy and Daddy. ;)


Happy girl on her new Little Mermaid bike that blows bubbles right into your face (poor design!). 
Little guy going cruising on his new car and trying to keep up with sissy. 

Later on that day some of the Vaughans came over, including our precious Granny Jean. 

We sure do love this sweet lady so much!
Christmas 2013 was another perfect Christmas! 

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