Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone! It's been a joyous day in our house. Ryan and Brendan were very aware that they couldn't wake too early, since no one really knows what time Santa will arrive. So they slept until 7:45. What a great present for us!

After taking time to sort and pass out presents, the children began unwrapping their gifts. Brendan, at age 6, certainly has this down pat. He was thrilled and couldn't wait to see what was in each present. Ryan, at 3, had to be reminded that we weren't stopping to play with each toy. Open first, play later. Kelsey, at 20 months, was quite good at opening presents! Still, she took her time moving from one gift to the other.

Santa was good to everyone! The kids have been busy playing all morning. Legos, Pokemon, books, Diego toys, Batman toys, baby dolls, shopping carts, and lots of play food. (I think my favorite may be a Melissa & Doug cookie set that is so adorable and fun!) We stopped to say hello to family via our webcam around noon. We're relaxing now, but soon I'll begin working on our Christmas dinner. We'll likely watch a movie tonight. Tomorrow, we get to do it all over again when Grammy and Papa arrive from Oklahoma in the early evening hours.

On Christmas Eve, the kids decorated Christmas trees (frosted upside-down sugar cones that are decorated with candy). Kelsey's tree is light on the frosting. You can guess what she did with it.

Brendan with his tree.

Ryan with his tree.

Ryan, looking quite handsome after church on Christmas Eve.

A playful Kelsey and big brother Brendan after church on Christmas Eve. The kids were fantastic at church. Now if only we could get there in time to find a seat.