Christmas 2013

Christmas came at last! It was so special watching the littles open gifts. We had one tree with gifts from Santa and another tree with gifts from Mom, Dad and family. Victoria said her favorite gifts were her Lion King toys and smelly markers. O'Neill's favorite gifts were his race track and scooter. Cecie and Papa came over to celebrate with us and we had a great time opening gifts and noshing on salmon and eggs benedict.  What a special holiday; our family is so fortunate.

The guys putting together the car race track.

Victoria was a little sick… poor thing. She curled up on the couch with her toys - she didn't want to miss anything

The sand dough was a cool gift

And of course the smelly markers

The race track was assembled and was awesome to play with!

We might need to get O and V helmets because their new scooters are very fast and O has no fear!

O'Neill slept sooo late we thought we might have a  Christmas afternoon.

Waiting for Santa

The kids are excited for Santa to arrive and are doing their best waiting and waiting and waiting...

Boys playing their games… (With Michael McMahon)

The first scooter that has been replaced by the fast scooter from Christmas

Cousin Kate

The Chinese Lanterms

Ice skating  for the second time - first time getting on ice.

I was going to participate but then thought not in my condition…

Looking at the lights in Highland Park. O really loved the horses and wagons

Climbing on the treehouse at the Children's Garden at the Arboretum - so brave!

Making salt dough ornaments

Christmas Eve over at Papa and Cecie's house. Kiko came over before he left for Ireland to give some gifts; Lightening McQueen and light up Cinderella shoes were a hit!

V was snuggling up to Papa and kept asking him to tell stories about when he was a boy and Mama was a little girl...

Leaving some magic reindeer food out so Santa won't miss our house!

Leaving Santa some treats!

Christmas Tea Party

Santa and Mrs. Claus came to visit the girls at their Christmas Tea Party. They had a blast decorating cookies, frames for their picture with Santa, and those rainbow loom bracelets. There were second grade girls helping out at the party and Victoria was so excited to see her vacation bible school helper. Liberty taught her how to make the bracelets and she was so busy she didn't even care Santa was there.