Christmas Day

The kids woke up so excited on Christmas Day. The girls were up first and then Carson wasn't too far behind. Thankfully Spencer slept in!

They sat at the top of the stairs and got to come down one at a time (youngest to oldest)

They rushed down stairs to find their gifts from Santa, they were very excited. I am pretty sure Brooke didn't even see her gifts for a full five minutes because she was so excited to see the other kids. 

But the biggest gift was a note from santa telling them that he had gotten them a night at the Great Wolf Lodge. The kids were so excited for an indoor water park and a hotel. They would have to wait 2 days but they were so excited. 

Then we got on to opening all our presents while the Cinnamon rolls cooked. The kids loved everything. It didn't take long as kept things pretty simple this year but they were very happy and grateful. They gave each other hugs after every gift. I so love them and their sweet spirits. 

Love my girls. 

Our Christmas card this year.  

The kids all got Arkansas shirts and they love them. Gotta spread the Arkansas love.  

When Spencer joined us he was an absolute delight. 

My favorite gifts were hand written notes from Carson to each member of our family. :) Plus paintings. They were absolutely perfect and kind and I love them. 

Our day was spent playing and playing and being together. Aaron and I both went for runs and we then we made a fancy dinner (or I should say Aaron made) of ham and mashed potatoes, it was all delicious and the kids loved it. Carson and Camilla got fit bits for Christmas and each got something like 30 thousand steps and 200 active minutes. It was a perfect Christmas day. 

Aaron and I stayed up well past midnight working on this puzzle that has taken over our lives. We made serious progress but all these black pieces are the death of us. 

Such a magical Christmas, one to remember and cherish.