Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas!

I am definitely late writing this post, but I am pregnant and therefore I am forgetful.  We had a lovely Christmas together this year.  It feels like all the magic comes back when you have kids in the home.

 On Christmas Eve we took the kids to see the lights at Layton City Park, and then we went to eat at Denny's.  This is something the Hubbard family does, but since people were sick we were flying as a solo family this year.  The kids loved the lights.  When we got home the kiddos got to unwrap one present, and I bet you can't guess what it was.  Yep, they got some new jammies!  Matching penguin jammers to be exact.  However, in the night Daxton peed all over his, and Makayla didn't want to wear them anymore.  What can you do?

 Makayla started asking for a Doc McStuffins Doctor Kit back in October.  That is the one and only thing she wanted Santa to bring her.  Luckily, Santa found it on sale online and had it shipped to the North Pole.

She was THRILLED when she saw it on the couch.  It did take some convincing to get her into the living room though.  We went in her room about 7:30 and woke her up.  We told her Santa had come, but she didn't believe us.  I told her I had already gone into the living room and I had already seen what he had left for her.  Devin finally told her to get out of bed before we took away all the presents.  She threw her covers off and with an annoyed tone said, "Alright, alright.  I'm coming."  Once she was out of bed she was all smiles.

Daxton got this new ride from Mr. Claus.  He calls it his beep beep.  He loves riding around the house in it, and the kids often take turns pushing each other around the house in it.

 Makayla was a bit too excited with her new doctor kit to even realize what Daxton got, but when she did her face lit up.  I do have to remind her from time to time that Santa brought it to Daxton, and not to her so she needs to share.

 This has been a fun toy, but it has also been the source of much anger when friends and cousins visit our home.  I basically have to hide it if anyone comes to visit.  Kids don't mess around.  The car belongs to them no matter how long they have played with it.  Sigh.  Is it summer yet so we can keep it in the backyard?

 Daxton helping Daddy open his gifts.  I think we had a good year.  Money was a little tight, so Devin and I kept it simple.  I think I will keep it simple every year.  Our kids still got plenty of stuff, and they had a great day.  After all, the day is all about Christ coming, not about toys and goodies.  We spent the rest of the morning with the Rounds family, and the afternoon with the Hubbards.  We announce that we are expecting number three, and both grandmas were excited.

We are a truly blessed family.  Cheers to another great Christmas!