Thursday, January 24, 2013

Christmas Morning

Taking down the stockings!  I wonder what Santa brought us!
 Charlie got the exact dragon he wanted!

And Chloe got some lipstick!
And bracelets!
Santa brought Daddy a toque to replace all the other ones he's lost...
Happy Girl!

I'm laughing because Chloe is opening a gift from Lucy, who randomly found things around the house, wrapped them and put them under the tree.  Chloe's gift is the polar bear we've been looking for from a game!!!  Phil also received a watch from her that looked very familiar...

 Opening the presents from Santa...

Both girls got matching tablets!  Good thinking, Santa - there will be no fighting!

 Charlie about to open his gift...

She's pretty happy with this Innotab!





Charlie's gifts to his sisters were handmade doll quilts to match their own quilts.  Quite a time consuming project...for Mom!
 
Got what he wanted...













Books from Grandma and Grandpa B!

With her gifts from Grandma and Grandpa B!



Chloe with all her new things!

Lucy, too!

And Charlie!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Christmas Eve 2012

 Making cookies for Santa!

Getting a few of the presents ready to open!

 Fun hats from Gabriella!




 And PJ's for everyone, too!
 

Leaving our cookies and carrots for Santa and the Reindeer.  This year, Charlie insisted on leaving a note for Santa to hide the pickle.  Whoever finds it in the morning gets to open their present first!

 
Heading out on our annual Christmas Lights tour, but first, a stop at Steak 'n Shake for some burgers and egg nog milkshakes!
 
 
 Let the tour begin!

Our favourite!
 
 Santa even stopped by this year...  Check out the layers upon layers of lights on this house!

Probably the classiest decorated house we've ever seen!
 
Not sure I can say the same for this one, but it sure is fun to look at!