Christmas was different for us this year, but it was still a great day. While both Laura and John know about Santa Claus, I found Laura up and staring at the Christmas tree at 7:00 am. I love that she still has that “Christmas morning excitement.”
As the kids have gotten older, we have had to find new ways to mess with them on Christmas morning like giving them each a lump of (char)coal! John would not open his after he saw what Laura got.
The kids loved their presents. John was excited to open six different hoodies. Yes, he actually asked for hoodies. Also, he really liked his new Scout book cover, video games, gaming keyboard, and XBox controller for his computer.
Laura was especially excited to get her “dream” colored pencil set along with an art portfolio, the comfiest sweatshirt “ever”, several books, and various Destiny 2 things.
Don’t worry about Andy and me. We were not left out of the fun. Andy received three, signed Phil Gaimon books and a Cookie Fondo t-shirt…
…while I WON the present lottery! I can now make 12 different types of pasta between the two attachments.
The rest of the day was spent playing video games, relaxing, and preparing food. Andy made Prime Rib again this year.
Uncle Jeremy joined us for Christmas dinner and we enjoyed great conversation, good beer, and the last of the day.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!