The kids were very happy with all the candy & little treats inside their stockings as well as the bigger items placed on the mantle. I think Bugs ate at least 1/3 of his candy before we realized it. LOL!
Next it was time for presents. Again it is tradition that Dave passes them out to everyone. We don't make every one wait but do ask them to take it slow so we can see what they are receiving. I love hearing the cries of, "THANK YOU!" "I LOVE IT!" and "LOOK, MOMMY! LOOK!" in the midst of the tearing of paper. Seeing their excitement and hearing their thank-yous makes the time I spent selecting, shopping & wrapping all worth while. It's fun to see what the excitement & reactions I had imagined come true in front of my eyes.
One of my very favorites were the boys and their Star Wars costumes. Oh, their reactions were priceless and then to see them all dressed up! What a memory! It may sound sillly but I was so thankful God allowed us to find those costumes & on sale so they were in our budget too! My other favorite was when the girls received their big gift. You'll see that in my next post. Their reactions couldn't have been anymore perfect!
It was a wonderful morning with lots of smiles, cheers, thank yous & love. After presents we hung out while the kids played & played. A little later I took a nap, (couldn't keep my eyes open), and then in the evening we had our big meal of ham, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, cresent rolls & sweet potatoes. What a glorious day!
The stockings were brimming over with treats.
Elvis receives his stocking.
Bugs finds some McQueen crayons in his stocking.
Look at that peppermint stick!
Happy Kiddos
I roared at Elvis' reaction to his new whoopie cushion. That boy is too funny!
I look like a little Budda in this position. LOL!
Fresh from his bath & ready for presents.
A football from Elvis. Elvis bought this with his own $ for his brother making it all the more special.
It's MACK!!!!!!!!!!This is the ONE toy he has been asking for! You should have seen his reaction! Oh, and he has played with Mack every, single day.
Some of his gifts from G&G M.
This bookworm was pleased!
Sweet Pea received several items to get her creative juices flowing. This was twine & beads to make jewelry. And not the little kids stuff either. =)
Boo received some art items as well.
I'm a viking!
Tools for the Tool Man!
She's in artist heaven!
Another favorite.......Transformers!
Grandma & Grandpa M. sent him these! Cool!
Both boys received these backpacks.
They went bonkers over these!
Books for snuggle time.
Still a huge Hannah Montana fan!
Crouched & ready
Watch out!
Our little Clone Trooper
The boys practice for battle.
Little Clone Big Clone ....what begins with "C"?
I love this picture! Like Patty Jo says, it's precious the way they look up to their older siblings. 
Beautiful Barbies
Dave really surprised me this Christmas with a digital camcorder! I was in shock for a moment. This reallly wasn't in our budget but he managed to work it in. How sweet was that?
A gift for Elvis & Daddy
A present from Grannie
Tinkerbelle watches the world go by.
A REAL tool set from Grannie for Elvis! Bugs received some play tools from Grannie too which he loves.
Chirstmas morning was a blast & the kids played & played with all their new toys. Thank you, Grannie, Grandma & Grandpa M., Uncle Darin and Nana!
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