Christmas 2015

Happy kids waking up to what Santa brought them!

Grandma and Poppy sent the kids lots and lots of gifts. Thatcher declared this big Lego set his favorite! 

I've never seen a 7-year-old so excited for a Starbucks gift card. I hope she isn't secretly drinking lattes somewhere. 

Lolly got a new bone. 

Downward dog.

This thing came with twelve patch kits. I think we are down to one left. 

Meredith came by for some Christmas cheer!

Testing out the new skate gear. 

Christmas cocktails with the Stones later in the evening.

Lollipop praying Jess would drop some snacks. 

Piano by the fire. 

Santa brought JAnimals, wearable stuffed animals. Can't think of a creepier gift but they're happy ;) 

Christmas Eve

Off to Grandma's house for Christmas Eve (not sure why Thatcher looks so scared here). 

This is the reaction I get when I say, "HUG EACH OTHER!" 

"SQUEEZE EACH OTHER TIGHTER!"

"ACT LIKE YOU LIKE EACH OTHER!"

Passing the time to Grandma's house

Uncle Drew!

Grandma's pretty tree. 

Delicious dinner!

Surprise! Lotto cards underneath our plates. 

One of these years somebody (me) is going to win the big one! I can feel it!

Photo fail.

Photo fail.

Better.

BEST.

Waiting patiently for the, "It's time for presents" announcement. 

But first, piano.

Piano and singing.

Chopsticks.

Grandma-Grandaughter duet.

Okay, PRESENTS!

Then home for one last special present for each of them.

Christmas pajamas from Auntie Holley!

Spelling out S-A-N-T-A for Santa. 

Cookies, carrots and milk is ready.

Well actually, we have to wait until Lollipop goes to bed to put it out or else she will eat/drink it all...

READY!