Christmas

 Christmas is such a magical day with little children. I look forward to it all year. 

This year the kids slept in a bit since we had a late night the night before. Then they burst through the wrapping paper wall and scampered down the stairs to see what Santa brought. 

 Tate was a big fan of the hoop!

 The main gifts from Santa this year were the hoop and a big Duplo set, and the kids had fun with both.

 Last year we got together with Jake and Tyra's family for Christmas brunch and our kids had fun running around with their cousins. But this year we did our own thing since Jake and Tyra are in the process of moving to Chicago and were away on Christmas. (We are going to miss having them close by - especially on holidays when it's so nice to be with family!)

 Bryn's favorite gift was the "Princess Celestia" pony that she's been wanting for a long time.

 My boys!

 Tate loved Christmas day. The wrapping paper, bows, crawling under the tree and getting into mischief. His last day of wreaking havoc with the Christmas tree ornaments before I put the tree away on Christmas night... haha! 

Mya's favorite gifts were fresh art supplies and coloring books.

Later on, we got together with some friends for a delicious Christmas dinner and game night. It was a great Christmas!