Christmas

Christmas was so much fun this year! Connor understands the concept of presents and opening them and although all he really needed was wrapping paper and boxes, he is enjoying playing with ALL of his new toys! Makayla is at the perfect age and loves everything about Christmas. She loved shopping and picking out the perfect gifts for family members and of course loved opening gifts herself. Christmas Eve was spent with the Murphy's at our house. We had a very special visit from Santa just before dinner and the kids loved him this year.

Makayla has certainly come a long way in just a few short years!  The first photo is Makayla visiting Santa in 2008. Not a fan at all. The second is from this year and she acted like they were old friends and talked to him throughout the whole visit!

Christmas morning was a lot of fun. Connor was up at 6:30 and spent an hour and a half just looking at his presents waiting for Makayla to wake up. She slept until 8 which is very unlike her.

They shared all their new toys very nicely and Connor even enjoyed climbing inside Makayla's new Barbie dollhouse!

After opening gifts from Santa and having a very nice family breakfast we went down to Aunt Eileen and Uncle Tim's house for dinner with the family.

Christmas hugs

Christmas was extended an extra day and we spent Monday morning at my parents exchanging gifts and having another nice meal!

The kids received way too many gifts this year but truly appreciate all their new toys! We hope everyone else had a fun Christmas and wish you all the best in the New Year!