Christmas Day

Christmas morning started before the sun was up at 5 a.m.!  Although exhausted, we were happy to see that Chase was feeling better.  Kelsey was not thrilled to be up so early (this is a good 6 hours earlier than normal).  We lined the hall and got ready to see if the big man had found us.

He had indeed!  Sadi was excited to see she got everything on her list.  She got a easel that has a chalkboard on one side and white board on the other,  rolls and rolls of paper that will keep her busy (for at least a few days),  art supplies, monster high dolls, a lego hotel that she has wanted for a LONG time, and some shopkins (if you have a kid under 10 you know these weird things are a huge hit right now).

Santa must have thought Chase was REALLY good this year.  Not only did he get the Wii U that was on his list and lots of games to go with it, but he got a flat screen t.v.!  He got lots of Infinity characters to play in his game, along with lots of books and games to read when Mom says enough :)

Kelsey wasn't really sure what she wanted for Christmas but, I think she was pretty happy to find a new Galaxy tablet with a keyboard that she can use for school/fun.  She also got some new luggage to tote her things back and forth from school, and a really nice heated blanket that we all enjoyed throughout the day. 

After we had some time to enjoy our gifts from Santa, we opened gifts from each other.  Kelsey knew just what these two wanted. 

This is the first year Chase and Sadi have picked out gifts for their siblings.  Sadi's idea for Kelsey was just so cute.  She wanted to get her a pillow since "she likes to sleep a lot".  She found this pillow and was adamant it was "the one".

Matt and I normally don't do gifts for one another, but we splurged a little this year.  I got Matt some noise cancelling headphones he had been wanting, and he bought me some new glasses and bubbly.

Of course there are some special gifts you just can't buy in a store.  Chase made me an armful.  A picture frame, and two new ornaments.  I love how my ornament collection grows each year, these are so special.

Kelsey bought me a beautiful University of Nevada Mom glass that is almost too pretty to use.

Kyle was able to come by for part of the day and spent time spoiling us all.  He brought gift cards for everyone, and toys for the little kids.  Brothers too know just what to buy.

He opened his Christmas gifts from all of us, and then he opened his birthday gifts.  We laughed and laughed at the fact that both sets of Grandparents picked out the exact same birthday card for him.  What are the odds of that?!

We spent the rest of the day relaxing, playing, building legos (we have lego building for days), and we even snuck in a nap...or 2.....or 3!!!

It was in the words of my kids "Best Christmas EVER"!