Christmas Day

This will be a pic heavy post, way pic heavy. Then I will have one more Christmas related one and the big birthday post, and then I will be finishing off that darn photo challenge at simply snapped. Gosh I will be happy to be done with that terrible idea. Kudos to Erica for finishing up today. I plan to have everything posted by midnight tomorrow but Chloe is under the weather so I am running in circles trying to keep her away from Hutch.

On Christmas morning they hit the ground running at around 6 am. Or was it 6:30? I must have been tired because I don't remember exactly. What I do remember is how excited they were when they were coming out of their room. I hope they never ever lose the Christmas spirit or the wonder of the magic that surrounds the holidays.

trying hard not to peek as they come in to see what Santa brought



posing with the bags Santa left--he sure is a crafty fellow using those big bags to "wrap" things that are difficult to conceal


stockings first


Finn helping Chloe see what is in her bag (When she finally saw what was inside, she kept saying "It's just what I wanted". Made my day a million times over.


a big wooden stable? cool!


silly hat obsession rears its ugly head


Hutch slept through the morning's festivities but when he did wake up he was overjoyed that Santa had remembered him too even though he forgot to mail his letter.


Sleeping Beauty takes a ride on Clippy the pony


Christmas really wears a girl out

After lunch and lots of playing we headed over to the house of the Granddaddy who lives in Andalusia for another round of fun.


Opening up a new baby to love


Hey! Who put my tights on backwards?


I see you Mommy, now get that camera outta my face!


Finn opening presents and loving it!