Our first Christmas at Home has been much anticipated, and it turned out even better than I could have imagined! I have been LOVING every minute of it! It took us over an a few hours to get all the presents open, because our kids were SO excited about each thing they opened that they wanted to stop opening their gifts to try out their new toys! So cute! Their excitement is contagious and I have been reflecting all day on their innocence and joyful delight in simple things. I told Burke last night that I had not been so excited for Christmas morning since I was a little child! I had forgotten (sadly) the magic of Christmas to a little child.
It was beautiful and simple. It felt good to have a simple and uncomplicated holiday with a few traditions that we were establishing for our own family. It was a mix of traditions from my family, Burke's family, and a few of our own ideas. Most of all I have been grateful for the time I have had this season to reflect on the true miracle of Christmas, our Savior Jesus Christ's Life and all that it has given to me. I love Him and I am thankful for his perfect love.
It was beautiful and simple. It felt good to have a simple and uncomplicated holiday with a few traditions that we were establishing for our own family. It was a mix of traditions from my family, Burke's family, and a few of our own ideas. Most of all I have been grateful for the time I have had this season to reflect on the true miracle of Christmas, our Savior Jesus Christ's Life and all that it has given to me. I love Him and I am thankful for his perfect love.
Burke read us the Christmas story from the scriptures. This is one of my very favorite parts of Christmas Eve.
As soon as Daddy finished reading to us, we used the Nativity Blocks from Grandma and Grandpa Hill to act out the story.
We left cookies, milk, and letters for Santa.
After Santa came and before the kids came into the room I snapped a picture or two :)
Waiting for Daddy before they attacked their stockings!
Preston just couldn't quite wait!!!
But Dad saw it anyway :)
Rebekah sporting her new baby and stroller. She also got a pack'nplay for a doll bed. She couldn't be happier!
Preston scored a train set. About three weeks ago (well after Santa had taken his order and purchased his gifts) he changed his request from Thomas the Train to "Bob the Builder Machines". I just kept telling him Santa would bring him something he would love, and I was holding my breath hoping I was right. Luckily, he also got some awesome puzzles with building machines from Sheldon and Becki. He said, "Santa remembered!!" It was so sweet.
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