Christmas 2013

The days leading up to Christmas were torture for these kids! They begged every day to open just one little present, but we didn't cave. On Brantlee's wish list was a baby kitty, Easy Bake Oven, and a stuffed Sofia... and anything else she saw on t.v. :) Collin wanted a Y-Flicker scooter and a Razor 360 Flashrider.

Collin had p.j. day at school so Brantlee had her own pajama day too. We baked cookies that morning. Ty wasn't a whole lot of "help" so I put him in his high chair and let him play with flour.

Finally it was time to open presents at Lolly and Poppy's house. We usually do this on Christmas Eve's Eve. We always get a picture in front of the tree with the shirts Lolly appliques for them. It was wild! It always is. It's our first gathering and all the excitement is unleashed!

Christmas Eve morning we exchanged gifts as a family. Ty could not have cared less about opening the gifts or what was inside. Everyone else thoroughly enjoyed both parts. Dad is so proud of his coffee mug with everyone's picture on it. And B was just a little excited about her new "real" cowboy boots. (Real= boots that aren't pink) Later that morning Poppy came by to help Collin and B shoot their new Daisy BB guns. They each got one. Oh MY!

Christmas Eve at Mee Maw's always starts with the multiple pictures in from the tree. Here are just a few. Tate did fabulous until the last one, then he had to be forced to participate. Literally! We enjoyed snacks and a birthday cake for Jesus and then gift exchanging. Mee Maw received her family calendar and was so happy.  Wii Just Dance for Kids was a big hit too.

After this gathering, we went to my cousin Virginia's house for dinner with the rest of the family.  It was tough getting the kids to get in bed, especially Brantlee. She is SO my child. She got so worked up that she might not go to sleep and would miss Santa and never get her baby kitty!! Collin was asleep before his head hit the pillow. Like father, like son :)