Christmas Morning!

What a fun morning. The kids are at the perfect age to enjoy Christmas. We absolutely had a blast...and got spoiled a bit while we were at it.

My dad shared a fun hobby of his with Noah, collecting quarters. It will be fun to see how well he can save his money in this interesting way.

Josie got some Strawberry shortcake dolls in a cute little strawberry bag made by my cousin Kathy, me, and my mom. It was a combined effort, but Kathy really was the brains. We would love to have her around more often so her craftiness will wear on to us.

All Dee kept saying he wanted for Christmas is a DS. We tried to warn him before that would not be happening. Mrs. Claus (aka grandma) really wanted it to happen, but the parents said two DS's in one house is enough! So she came up with the idea of DeeKen to have at least his own DS game. He liked the present very much.

He also was excited about having his own scooter!!

I forgot to take this picture at the beginning, so a few presents are already opened and on my kids. Oh well, at least we did it.

Noah got new basketball shoes. It is his first year playing, and dad figured he needed them. Not sure if Noah was as excited as Dad, but he enjoys them now.

An the only thing Micah wanted for Christmas. Kit---the American girl doll. She was in heaven. Since Christmas Micah has gone in spurts with her. I don't think my kids have much attention spans for toys. Made me a little sad, cuz I LOVED my American Girl doll. When Micah isn't loving on her, I have to keep her up, because Jo is more than willing to take her place. I have to say, I was glad she picked the doll with the short hair. She can't ruin it too much by playing with it. Girls with long hair just end up looking so sad!

DeeKen and Micah got their poles this year. So I am sure grandpa will be helping them make good use of them this summer.

It was a wonderful morning, and a super fun night with my brother and his kids, but I really am so extra grateful for the birth of the "Fisher of Men" this year. I am so in awe of the man whom he was and is. I hope my family will better disciples to Him this year. He has done so much for us, we owe Him at least that.