Our Little Corner of the World II: February 2013

Christmas morning was by far our best yet!! Of course I was the first one awake. It about killed me not to wake the kids up. I've done that in the past and it's not worth it!! We started with stockings upstairs and then made our way downstairs to see what Santa left. I'm pretty sure everyone was more then pleased with their gifts! I'm sad I didn't get too many photos, but I did get a lot of video. It was so much fun watching all the kids. Jude was totally into it and wanted to open all the gifts.

My dad made his traditional prime rib dinner and it was amazing! I loved everything about this Christmas! I know the kids had a magical day and that's really what it's all about!

Martin Family Christmas Party

We had the Martin Family Christmas party at the Greenberg's house this year. The kids did the nativity, which is always fun to watch. Eleanor was the angle and Amelia was kind of the star. By the time her part came she was checked out so Eleanor took over for her. Jude was a reindeer/donkey.

We also played bingo and decorated ginger bread houses. The kids always love getting together with their cousins!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve this year was a lot of fun! We picked up Mimi and Grandpa at the airport early in the morning. We then made a quick stop at Costco to pick up lots of goodies. By the time we got out of the store it was a blizzard! I'd been hoping for a white Christmas, so I was beyond thrilled to see the snow!!

Eleanor and Grandpa went on their traditional run to Kolers and even braved the outlets during the storm. Grandpa bought Eleanor a package of perfume and she was beyond thrilled! Those two have quite the little relationship.

John had to work on Christmas Eve but was home by 3pm. I made so yummy clam chowder and the kids helped me make cookies for Santa. Eleanor thought Santa would like a can of Diet Dew better then milk. Of course Amelia had to steal a few cookies.

The girls finished up some last minute wrapping. I love how excited they were to give their gifts to each other. Amelia picked out a clay set for Eleanor and Eleanor got Amelia a watch.

We had the girls watch a movie in our bed. Just before they fell asleep they heard Santa's sleigh bells ringing outside!! Luckily, they both fell asleep pretty fast and Santa was able to come and leave his gifts!

I love getting photos of my kids sleeping on Christmas Eve. Its such a magical night! Normally, we leave all our wrapping for Christmas Eve, but with John being out of commission this year, I worked on it for a few nights before. I must say, it was kind of nice not having to worry about getting it all done. We were able to watch a movie and enjoy the evening.