How do you like the new photo for the blog heading? It's the kids on Christmas morning in their cute Gymboree jammies. We actually gave these to the kids last Christmas but I planned ahead and ordered Esther Marie a pair like MaryAlyce's in preparation for this year...size 2...and it worked out! They look so sweet to me all snuggled in their jammies. They stayed in them all day yesterday. We had a great Christmas....and the kids opened their presents from Santa after we enjoyed a brunch of cheese omelets, Sister Schubert's cinnamon and orange rolls, bacon, fresh fruit, juice and coffee. The kids let me know this was a real winning combination as they went back for seconds and even thirds. The presents seemed to be a hit as well. Hannah got some boots...and a purse and lunchbox (Vera Bradley which is apparently all the rage in middle school), Joshua got a computer game and a Navy Seal boat with some G.I. Joe action figures, MaryAlyce got art supplies, a Disney movie and a tea set that you can really use. She can't wait to have a "tea party!" All the kids got stockings and house shoes and some other odds and ends. We had a yummy "party foods" dinner in the evening and then called the grandparents to wish them Merry Christmas. After some more playing, the kids went off to bed....and so did we!
Esther Marie was really cute this first Christmas! She loves candy...we know that for sure! She enjoys candy canes and anything chocolate, which always seems to dribble out of her mouth onto her clothes. Her favorite thing at breakfast was the rolls and I got a thumbs up on that one. I guess she has a bit of a sweet tooth. She wasn't quite sure what to do with presents but the other kids were more than happy to show her how to rip open the paper, throwing it about the room. She got some pretend food items and cookware and a little kitchen. She also got an Esther Veggie Tales movie and some books. She has been having a fun time "cooking" and serving things to all of us...saying..."eat it!" I have loved watching her as she copies our expressions and reactions, and she joins right in with all the holiday fun!
Okay, Okay....so it's the "day after" and I will admit it....everyone but Jasper is still hanging around in their jammies today..and it's the middle of the afternoon. It is just SO fun to me to have such a lazy day after the busy schedule that we always have...especially in the few days before Christmas. I am headed to put little Emmie down for a nap in a few minutes after we have our pizza lunch, and then I will reluctantly dress. We slept in this morning and had another brunch...oatmeal, fruit, and German Christmas Stollen that we always have during the holidays. I think the hot coffee was my favorite part...a Christmas blend and I like it even more because Jasper always makes it and hands me a cup! Yes, he spoils this woman rotten...I admit it! (Hmmm...I seem to be admitting a lot today!)
Now I have to get busy because I have more work to do and more secrets planned for the continued celebration. The more children we have, the more we try to spread things out to make the fun last. We had "Santa" Christmas yesterday...and a day off today to play with all the presents. Tomorrow, we will have our "family" gift time and a big, cooked holiday meal....turkey and trimmings. Sunday we will go to church, and hopefully will have some outside play time when things are more dry...it's been raining a lot. Next week, we plan to see other family members and will have a New Year's Eve party with Uncle Patrick. We can't wait for that fun!
We hope you had a blessed Christmas Day and that the rest of your holiday is wonderful, happy and that you stay well!
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