Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful, quiet, relaxing Christmas at home with the kids and with Mame.  We also had a visit from Chris and Jenna and video chats with Grandparents George & co and Chris, Omi, and Greta.  The kids had a great day.  Teagan was excited to see the crumbs left on Santa's cookie plate, and then to do stockings and gifts.  She was very curious about what was under the blue blanket and couldn't have been happier with what she found - a dollhouse!  She also got an alarm clock from Santa which is another favorite.  The best part about this week is staying home every day to play with her new toys!  Watching her excitement as she opened gifts was the highlight of my day!

Declan had a great morning as well, and was his usual happy self.  He enjoyed ripping paper, eating paper, eating ribbons and playing with his new toys (and grabbing at all of Big Sister's toys as well).

These photos make me so happy and are such wonderful memories of a great day.  There will be more photos to come as I upload the photos from my new point and shoot camera which was fun to play with!

SANTA was here!!!

So pretty - before the living room was turned into a disaster zone

Here she comes...

This photo makes me melt into a million pieces.  

And also, makes me laugh at what I call the "Big Sister choke hold"

What?  I'm not opening your gift...

Oooh, for me?

An ALARM CLOCK from Santa!  Someone is just a wee bit excited.

Uhhh, why is she opening MY present from Santa, Mom?

Excited little girl after we told her the present under the blanket was for her

Sooo happy and excited for her new dollhouse

Declan playing with his drum from Santa

"Baby stuff for my doll house" 

Aww, playing nice together

Mele kalikimaka - love this special gift from Hawaii - Declan 

especially can't wait to wear it in February IN Hawaii!

One of her favorites - the $3 special hat and gloves from Black Friday

Cutie

Cutie and Mame