Christmas Day

We had a wonderful Christmas! The last few weeks have been busy, as they have been for everyone. We've had very little time to connect as a whole family. Today made up for that.

We woke up after 7 a.m. (A Christmas miracle), read the Biblical account of Christ's birth, opened gifts with Jeff's parents and his younger sister, had a yummy breakfast of Costco cinnamon rolls, eggs and bacon, and then just chilled. We spent the entire rest of the day just hanging out as a family. Yes, we put together the train set and the Zhu-Zhu pet toys, but we also had an amazing time connecting with our girls and Jeff's family. I felt like I had sweet time with each of my girls and Jeff. It was the best gift of the day.

Here are some pics from the day:


The Lee tree (not too many low ornaments due to Eliana)

Pre-present Cheerios. She needed energy for the unwrapping to come.

Love my new stacker.

Who would have thought that one of Avery & Carys' fav gifts would be the $2.50 Nutcracker from Cambria. :-)

Unwrapping fun.

Snuggies made by Yen-Yen. She is very talented.

A precious moment with Yea-Yea. This moment melted my heart.

An amazing gift. Cambria REALLY wanted an American Girl Doll, and God provided a way for us to buy one second hand. She was SO excited.

Pillow pet from Aunt Katie -- Home Run!

I love that I moved the play kitchen from the playroom to the family room. The next thing you know they are playing with it all the time. Go figure.

The best family gift -- a full-size keyboard piano from the grandparents. I am rediscovering my love for playing the piano and the girls will have an opportunity to learn to play. We are incredibly grateful.