A Very Merry Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and the house was overflowing with excitement of two small boys. The stockings were hung underneath the window with care. The cookies and milk were set out in hope that Santa would soon be there.  Mama and Papa spent the night fretting about what time they would be awoken the next morning.

Everything is ready, the elves worked their magic and got the presents set out and the stockings filled.

Wyatt had strict instructions not to go downstairs before his light came on (we have a lamp set on a timer that comes on at 6:00am to let him know he can get up) and to come wake us when he left his room.  Well, of course that didn't work and he came busting into our room at 5:30 jumping up and down saying "Santa brought me a pirate ship!!!"

The Pez and the Lifesavers that Santa left in the stockings may have been the most exciting part.

Santa brought ice fishing poles!

 I am not sure why the kids get so excited about Santa when the pile of gifts from the Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles is so much bigger! Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful gifts.

All that excitement really wore papa out!

We had about 12 friends over for dinner on Christmas day. We cooked up our homegrown ham and everyone brought a dish to share. We always wish we could be with our families for the holidays but we are very lucky to have such a good group of friends to celebrate with, we had a wonderful Christmas.  Unfortunately I did a pretty poor job of taking photos of it all.