Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Our House

As we do every year, we celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day the weekend before the actual day. Nana and Papa were here with us.

On Saturday night, we went to church, followed by the Chinese buffet. When we got home the boys were excited to leave a note, milk and cookies for Santa. Ryan wasn't thrilled about taking pictures, but I managed to get a couple. Sean is always ready to pose!

The boys received "Magic Christmas Dust" in their letters from Santa. It had very specific directions, which they followed to a tee. They bundled up to go outside, with the lights out, sprinkled the dust, yelled 'Merry Christmas' spun around 3 times and went in to turn on the light. If the dust was sparkling, Santa was on his way. Lucky for them, it did and he was!

With cookies and milk laid out, Twas the Night Before Christmas read, they were off to bed.

In the morning they were so excited to see what Santa brought. Sean wanted Lego.. LOTS of Lego and Ryan was certain Santa would bring his very own DS. Luckily, he didn't disappoint.

He came!!

Only crumbs left

He left a note on the back of Sean's picture

He brought the DS

Stanley knocked Papa over while playing with his new chew toy

It's got MY name on it

OOOh .. BIG Lego!

Sean helping Brandon with his first present

It's my 1st Christmas!

Opening the BIG (Disney) gift!

Sean was so excited... Ryan was a little unsure of the situation

Already to go!

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy oh my!