Our kids have always been really good about not getting up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning. And I will keep it that was as long as I can. They were up at the usual 7:30am, and waited anxiously on the top of the stairs for me to take a few pictures and make sure everything was ready for them downstairs. This year Aaron and I decided that we would let them each open one present and then their stockings. Then we would make the traditional tapioca pudding, before opening the rest of the presents.
The main reason we decided to do this is because Lincoln found the bike he was getting out in the shed before Christmas. And even though we wrapped it in a sheet and put in under the tree, we knew he'd know what it was right away. Even though we told him that we were just holding the bike for another family until Christmas. So Lincoln opened his bike, Ivan opened his Trio castle, and Adelia opened her Duplo Cinderella castle. And then they all had something to do while I made Tapioca pudding.
Ivan was super excited about the chocolate gold coins he got in his stocking.
Once the pudding was made, I slipped an almond into one of the bowls, and then Aaron passed out the bowls for everyone to eat. He ended up getting the almond, so he is the one who got to pass out the presents this year.
Ollie woke up a little later and got to open up (with help from his siblings, he's till not really into the wrapping paper thing) his new car seat! Yay!
Christmas was such wonderful, relaxing and take-it-slow day. We just hung out together as a family, building castles, putting together puzzles, and putting together and trying out all the new presents. The big main present the kids got was a trampoline for the backyard! Yay! Except it came in two boxes, and they gave us two 1 of 2 boxes, instead of the 2 of 2 box. So we had two trampoline nets, and no trampoline. We'll have to get that all sorted out later this week. Bummer. But the kids had plenty to occupy themselves, so maybe it will turn out for the best.
After a wonderful morning and afternoon, we finished off a great day by going to dinner at Aaron's parents' house. His brother Kelly and their family were their too. Dinner was awesome. And for desert I made a Chocolate Peppermint Cake, and it turned out amazing, if I do say so myself. ;) I forgot to take a picture of it though. I'll post the recipe another day. But for now, Merry Christmas! Aaron and I are off to watch a movie on his new Roku.
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Looks like you guys had a great Christmas! The picture of your kids at the top of the stairs is one of my favorites. My little guy got a new car seat too! So expensive..,
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