The kids had a preschool Christmas program that was quite adorable. It's amazing at how much joy you find just by watching your kids sing these cute little songs about Christ and the fun of Christmas.
Ready to go sing!
Singing at the program. Collin is in red on the front row, and Mackenzie is in green on the 2nd row.
A week before Christmas we were going to have a dinner party, but my life got a little too crazy for me with unexpected company, or should I say companies (although we were still glad you all came :) and me getting sick, so party cancelled. Instead, I did a test-run of the party...the food and most of the set-up and we enjoyed it all with our family that came to stay that week. I couldn't let all my preparations go to waste anyways! It was fun and the food was delish!
We (or should I say 'I') made another gingerbread house this year. The kids loved to decorate it with the candies, and about 5 minutes after it was complete they were already eating all the candies off of it! I couldn't keep them away from the poor little house.
Christmas was super fun. This year the kids were very excited, especially Mackenzie. They finally are understanding the counting down of the days. Mackenzie walked around the house for several days holding a little present that she had under the tree, just begging to open it. Collin just kept saying how he wasn't on the 'naughty list'.
So kids went to bed at a decent time and it was show-time for Santa and his elves, only to run into a few problems in trying to deliver the toys. The basketball hoop that was Collin's biggest request was missing THE HOOP! Yep, just not in the box! It was 9:45 pm! What to do....hmm, I realized that I bought it at Kmart and they just might happen to still be open. Yep - it was a 20 minute drive for us though, but we called the store and they let Tyson in when he got there. Shew!!! Next problem, wrong pieces sent to the kitchen so there is no back to the oven! Argh! Oh well, that could be dealt with after Christmas. Moving on to the table/chairs that went with the kitchen, only to find that the back of the turquoise chair was really baby blue that went with the pastel set which I did NOT order! And the pink chair had nail holes in it that had been puttyed and sanded, but not repainted. And Collin's Dino-track land had missing wooden track pieces! I have never been so disappointed in the quality of toys and furniture that is put out by companies these days.
I think the most memorable thing about that whole night was at 3:30 a.m. (Santa had just barely dozed off to sleep about 15 minutes prior), I awoke to this crash coming from the living room. I ran into the room to find Collin playing his bowling game! He had woken up in the night and discovered that Santa had just shown up. It was extremely difficult to get him back to bed to say the least! And he kind of ruined the big surprise for in the morning, darn it!
Our place Christmas morning! Notice Collin's little bowling alley game, which was his big request along with the 'basketshooter'.
Santa brought Collin his request...a new 'basketshooter'.
Mackenzie with her bright kitchen and the accessories, including the requested 'turquoise' toaster. Mackenzie's big Christmas toy request was actually a xylophone and flute. I have no idea why she wanted those, but she was pretty excited to get them.
We had a wonderful Christmas!
2 comments:
Ok, we obviously have the same taste because Clementine has half of the stuff you bought for Mackenzie. She has that kitchen and table (except the colors are slightly more pastel on ours. Also have some of the same kitchen stuff. Looks like you guys had fun!
how fun! Sounds like you had a pretty eventful Christmas Eve and Christmas day! (or morning anyway) Your kids are adorable as always. And I can't believe how much stuff you were missing! That's just crazy!!
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