It was exciting to celebrate our first real Christmas at home this year. Two years ago we had just moved into this house on December 22nd. Charles put up the Christmas tree, but we didn't decorate it. (Though the girls made their own ornaments out of paper for the tree, which was better than an decorations we could have added.)
Last year we traveled to Florida for Christmas, which was a very different experience that the usual Christmas. My sister bought us all day passes to Disney World and we had a grand time on the day after Christmas, which is very busy at Disney, in case you were wondering!
So, finally this year, we got to have a traditional Christmas at home. The girls snuggled on the sofa together while waiting for Dad to get up.
Sophie carefully inspected the plate of cookies that was left for Santa. She was ecstatic to find a note left behind by the big man himself.
We opened stockings and also went ahead and opened our gifts under the tree since breakfast wasn't ready yet. Hannah and Sophie had stockings overflowing with goodies from Santa. Charles received some socks and underwear and was surprised with a professional photograph of his girls that he didn't know about. Randa got books and pictures created by Hannah and Sophie and got some new oven mitts to replace hers that were badly worn. The girls got books, flannel nightgowns made by mom, shrinky dink charm bracelets, and items to help them play school.
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| Sophie's new nightstand and scarf that matches her fleece pajamas |
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| Opening boxes with new nightgowns |
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| Homemade monkey bread for Christmas morning breakfast -- Sophie helped to roll the balls of dough |
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| New flannel nightgowns made by mom |
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| Mom and Dad each got a can of chalkboard paint from Santa. Later in the day the girls helped paint part of a wall in the playroom. |
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| Sisters hugging and looking at new calendars together |
Later in the evening Grandma and Grandpa joined us for homemade chili and cornbread. Before heading home Grandma read two Christmas stories to the girls.
We enjoyed our Christmas at home and are looking forward to many more to come.
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