Again, I'm behind on the blogging! :)
We had a wonderfully quiet Christmas here, just the 4 of us.
The kids had a sleepover in Nate's room, and came out at 7 am. I heard them starting to wake up around 6:15 and all the giggling meant that the excitement was building :)
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Obligatory top-of-the-stairs picture. I'm glad they still humor me!
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Santa went a bit over the top this year and got Nate a laptop!!! He had been asking for one for months - really, he would NOT shut up about it - and researched for hours oh which would be the best for his "needs." Santa settled on the Dell gaming laptop and Nate could *not* have been happier. We told him over & over he wouldn't get it, and he believed us. So he was quite surprised!!!!!
And Abby also got quite a haul from Santa too.....she had asked for the "fake" ice cream truck from Santa, but was very surprised to see a new doll with lots of clothes/accessories too. Welcome to our family, Audrey Ann :)
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Some of their favorite stocking stuffers - Scouts stuff for Nate & a squishy for Abby
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After Santa presents and stockings, we usually take a break and Greg fixes his famous French toast for breakfast. So, of course Nate used that time to set up him computer, charge the battery, and explore the settings. He was in *heaven*
After breakfast, Abby separated out everyone's presents into piles. Guess she got the organizer gene :) And Nate was - where else - still setting up his laptop!
The kids always pick out gifts for each other, and I usually buy them. This year, Nate insisted on buying Abby's two gifts, which totaled around $20. Love him! :)
Funny thing was - they BOTH picked out these Homedics massagers for each other.
Abby thought that was hilarious!
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Abby gave Greg & me this adorable art project from school!
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More gifts! A new toiletry case & glove set for Abby, plus new (school) shoes for both!
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One of Abby's favorite present - onesie pajamas!
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This was seriously where he sat all day :)
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After all the presents were opened, Abby put Audrey Ann in her pjs and started playing with the ice cream truck. Hours of fun!
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The rest of the day was spent playing with gifts, running around with neighbors, and packing (for me). Greg cooked up my MOST favorite dinner - shrimp & grits with andouille sausage. SO YUMMY!!
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