Christmas with my family

We had fun opening presents for 2 days, spread over 4 different times. It helped so the kids could play with the toys. We didn't want them to feel rushed, but just opened a few at a time and enjoyed playing with the new gifts. My siblings and I exchanged names for the first time, but my sisters and I ended up buying something for everyone anyway. We can't help it :) We really had a wonderful time of playing games, eating goodies, and being together. I still need a little more rock band though!!

After Christmas Eve lunch before daddy had to go to work. Elizabeth opening up some of the cute clothes she got. Modeling the new coat from Aunt Becca and the Cat in the Hat from Aunt AliciaOpening presents with Grandpa Herman

At the Christmas Eve service the Christmas trees on stage were decorated blue and matched their outfits perfectly (guess I need to coordinate my tree and outfits next year), so I thought I would try to get some pictures on stage, but it did NOT work at all. Here is the proof......sad... I see the potential though! I wanted to use the blue function on my camera, but Phillip was not with me and I have not learned how to do that. :(After the service we got coffee and hot chocolate and looked at lights after the AMAZING Christmas Eve service while daddy was still working at one more service.Looking at the Santa House in CoralvilleSame house - David's favorite was the three electric trains running outside in the snow!After church with Aunt BeccaMy handsome big boyCooking with her new pots and pans from Aunt Mary

Passing out presents to everyone

Sitting with Princess Gigi and opening the DVD and also a Veggie Tale DVD after dinner.
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Herman!

Getting some cuddle time with Aunt Alicia

Excited about his jam session with the pots and pans.

Playing with the manger

Christmas morning

Opening his new combine... one of his many favorite presents!Opening more clothes with Aunt Alicia

Opening the duplo digger, Scoop

"This is just what I wanted!"

Opening her play food.

Both kids LOVE cutting and putting the pieces back togetherTelling me she needs help to open the appleWorking on the cucumber