"Above all else, children need to know and feel they are loved, wanted, and appreciated. They need to be assured of that often. Obviously, this is a role parents should fill, and most often the mother can do it best." Erza Taft Benson

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Christmas Day Recap

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Santa was really good to my kids this Christmas. Carter was so excited awaiting Santa He just kept saying I really hope he remembers my UPS truck. Well…we decided that we wanted to catch every excitement Christmas morning so we put the gate at the top of the stairs so we could see his reaction to what Santa brought. Early Christmas morning (well normal carter wake time) 7am we heard his feet hit the floor. Nick and I both jumped out of bed he grabbed the camcorder and I the camera. We heard Carter yelling in excitement that Santa Came..look at all those toys he just kept saying. He even was calling out everything he saw. Didn’t know that he could use his height to his advantage and see over the railing. Smart kid.

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We had to wake Kensi but she didn’t seem to mind once she saw that Trike. Kensi was super thrilled to climb all over it. However, Santa left the UPS truck under the tree it took Carter a while to find it but once he did he inspected every inch of it and was very pleased.

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Mom was certainly spoiled this year. However, Nick says he truly believes there is a Santa Claus because there is not way he would have bought the Kris Jenner book for me. It was left in my stocking. I also believe as well because Santa left Nick a PS3 game in his stocking…We still believe in the Magic of Christmas!

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This was my favorite present I got. I sure hope it last many years and lots of moves. My favorite is inside it has “More pleased” painted on the bottom of the jar!

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Ok..yeah I am spoiled. I got two blue boxes this year. My husband said if baby wants lemons baby gets lemons. Sure enough I got a Tiffany's’ charm bracelet bearing a lemon charm!

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Nick got a coin display this year. I think he really liked it. I am soo glad we can see all the coins now instead of thrown on the dresser or in different drawers!

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After we exchanged our gifts, and opened most of the Santa gifts we skyped with Grandpa Alex in Texas. The kids opened their presents from him. So glad Kim and Alex were able to join in on our morning of fun.

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Say cheese..carter got a camera. he loves it. He is often found taking his own picture or even video of Kensi. Kensi Jo got a tea set, and some clothes.They both really have enjoyed it.

 

After all that fun and excitement it was time to get ready for church and put the ham in the oven.

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Once we got home we got everything ready for Nick’s parents and sister to come over and eat a feast.

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Grandpa Ken dressed up as Santa and delivered a few more gifts.  Kensi was quite content opening her presents on her new trike.

 

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We really did have a Merry Christmas.

2 comments:

Aunt Debbie said...

I think you should use one of these pictures for next years card. Maybe the one with all of you on the couch. I love that you share your family with us.

Katie said...

Aww! What a Merry Christmas! Carter wanted a UPS truck? That's awesome! And I love Kensi opening presents on her new trike :) So sweet!