Our Christmas was a lot of fun. Casey and I even got to bed at a halfway decent time which was good because I think the kids started getting up at about 2 am and continued every hour on the hour until we finally gave in at 5 am. Casey is still saying next year we are not leaving the Christmas tree lights on all night, because as they come from their room to ours they pass the living room where the tree is and of coarse like a moth to a fame the kids just can't resist. We always let them open stocking stuff and Santa's gift (because Santa doesn't wrap) first then we have our traditional breakfast of scrambled eggs, cinnamon/orange rolls and hot hot hot, hot chocolate. They were all very happy with gifts and busy playing, we called grandparents (probably) waking them up, to wish Merry Christmas and thank yous. We all got dressed which took about 1/2 hr. longer than it should have because Kolby had a melt down; he didn't receive a "long" sleeve new shirt. He quickly stopped after getting about a 29 min. lecture about how he should be greatfull that he got any presents at all, and how many little children have nothing. Once that was all cleared up, eyes dried, and mom cooled down we went down stairs and watched the Luke 2 video. Then Casey and I gave them there last and as we described most important gift of all. They each got their own Books of Mormon. We bore our testimonies of the book and told them how if they read it, it will help guide them back to Heavenly Father. We also told them if we try and read it every day the prophet says that we will be blessed. It was the best. The kids were so excited to have it. Later that day Kolby wasn't playing with any toys, he was sitting at the table reading out loud the 1st page of the Book of Mormon. Then he said Mom look I read all the way to there, I praised him and he read some more then said he had to go show dad how far he read. As he was reading I sat back watching with him engrossed in the scriptures, unaware my wet eyes upon him, truly a proud parent with my heart bursting. I have to say we wondered whether or not they were old enough for there own and if they would keep them in good condition, we definitely were guided and made the right choice b/c every night they still have that same excitement as the 1st day and that is the only gift that they received that day that they & we still get joy out of. We had a magnificent dinner of ham, funeral potatoes, moms rolls, raspberry jello, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and homemade peppermint ice-cream. My only true admirer (besides my self) was Casey because they kids were more excited for ham and beans with corn bread the next day, a little twisted but whatever, maybe some day they will learn to enjoy the finer things in life. Later that day we took them sledding behind the 4 wheeler. They love doing this so much they could do it for hours so of coarse when we come in we Have to have hot chocolate. What a perfect day!
I always make us all matching PJ'S that we wear Christmas eve. this year I thought it would be funny to get t-shirts and applique on them for the tops. I laughed the whole time doing it b/c as you can see everyone but dad had nice on their shirt. The kids were worried about dad and thought his feelings were hurt b/c his said naughty.
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