Christmas is HERE!
I was telling Derek that I felt like the Grinch with his thoughts of Christmas begin about all the
"Noise, Noise, Noise!!"
Yes, it was mighty loud with all the squeals of excitement and yelling, "Look at this!" on Christmas morning. I might have said more than a few times to stop yelling....we are inside! You would make a fortune if you could bottle that excitement. Maverick got two tigers (his one Santa request).
Jamison was very excited with his new Santa "little people" train and his corn-popper.
After a breakfast of donuts and homemade applesauce, the grandparents all arrived and more presents were dolled out. We try to limit gifts to no more than 3. It works out very well that way. I didn't feel too overwhelmed with the amount of "stuff" entering my home. The boys even got gift certificates for things to do too. Experiences are much more memorable than "stuff" anyways!
One of the favorite gifts was a new racetrack. Let's just say...some assembly was required!
Forty-Four Steps to say the least. Grandaddy Bob was the trooper and got to work while the boys waited patiently.
When it was finally complete, all the boys had fun racing cars down the multiple tracks. Soon it was time for lunch and naps! The grandparents all went home and the little ones napped while I cleaned up a bit and made our dessert for later.
This has become one of my favorite desserts, a Kiwi-Lime Strawberry Cloud. Layers of angel food cake, with kiwi slices and a lime juice/rind flavored yogurt filling. Yum, yum! We went over to my parents for dinner and Grandma and Nanny also re-joined the fun.
Our new puppy, Lexi, had a fun Christmas too. It was hard keeping her away from the tree and the presents though! I hope your family had a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
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