Monday, December 31, 2012

Christmas

We started our Christmas celebrations with Brinley's dance party.  The kids had cupcakes, punch, sang Christmas carols and then Santa Claus paid everyone a visit!
 The next day, was Brinley and Clayton's school parties.  Of course, they were at the same time! Since I am head room mom for Brinley's class, I had to enlist my mother in law to attend Clayton's  (which is why I have no pictures). Brinley's party was a lot of fun.  They made a snowman picture frame, decorated a reindeer sugar cookie, ate tons of yummy food and then played musical chairs for their book exchange.  The kids had a great time and this momma was exhausted! I couldn't rest for too long because that day was my birthday and we went out to eat with my family that evening.
 We also fit it in our busy schedules to decorate the Gingerbread dog houses that our Elf on the Shelf, Winter, brought the kids.
 Christmas Eve, we went to my mom and dad's house for presents and lots of yummy appetizers and desserts! The kids got way to many presents as usual!

Brinley, Clayton, and Reese
Clayton with his train table mamaw and pops gave him. He loves it!
When we got home, the kids got into their Christmas pajamas and set out the cookies and milk for Santa
Christmas morning the kids slept until 7 and then they came downstairs to see all the goodies that Santa left them!

Clayton didn't even make it all the way down before he saw the clock for his room, he asked Santa for
Testing out the bean bags Santa brought for their playroom.  It has quickly become their favorite things to jump on
Brinley putting on a puppet show with her new theatre that Santa brought
After opening our presents, we headed over to the Smith's for Christmas brunch.  We had lot of delicious breakfast food and opened presents.  Again, the kids got more presents than they needed!

Love these stinkers

It was 85 degrees out, but Brinley loved wearing her new gifts from grandma
We had a great Christmas and I am glad it is over! I am ready to reclaim my house from toys and decorations!

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