Christmas Day

So this Christmas was magical. I wish that I could bottle up the feeling of the day and keep it with me always. The kids woke up after 7 so we were pretty happy with that. Spencer slept in making it much easier on all of us. :) Camilla was the first one up and couldn't contain her excitement. Poor Brookey woke up with a fever and wasn't herself but mostly just wanted us to hold her and sit in our laps, which we never mind. The kids went down the stairs one at a time and Camilla was so happy to find her scooter and a new Princess in Black book. Carson came next and first checked out Camilla's loot and then started reading his note from Santa for tennis lessons with Dad. They were very happy to see that Santa ate all their cookies and fed his reindeer the celery. Then they read the note from Santa that let them know their big surprise was in the back yard. They ran out back and were very happy to see the brand new fire pit! 

Then we began the present opening. Camilla was a maniac she couldn't get enough of it all. 

Brooke was slow to open her presents but loved her food set. 

Carson got a new Calvin and Hobbs book and he was distracted the rest of the time reading. 

Brooke loved her fairy dress up. 

Then we played with our new toys for awhile and then we went to church. It was a lovely sacrament meeting but sweet Brooke wasn't feeling very well. She came home and took a very long nap. 

For dinner the Petersons came over so we could test out the new fire pit. Isn't she lovely? 

First we did a short nativity. The kids did great. Camilla insisted right away that she be Mary and she was perfect. She took very good care of baby Jesus. 

There is always a sweet spirit when we act out the nativity. 

Then it was time to get the fire going. The kids loved making their hot dogs over the fire pit. 

The food was awesome. Aaron made burgers and sausage on the grill and Jamie brought yummy side dishes. 

Aaron hung up some lights on the tree and they were lovely. 

It was a perfect night and then we roasted s'mores. 

It was just one of those nights when the kids all played happily, Brooke stayed upstairs watching a movie most of the time and we just hung out and talked. 

I loved looking over and seeing my boy eating s'mores and reading Calvin and Hobbs. I so love this boy. 

Merry Christmas Everyone. This is a year we will always remember. It is such a special time of year.