Monday through Wednesday the kids enjoyed being out of school, I enjoyed some Christmas baking, wrapping presents, and a break from a "schedule".
Wednesday night Dave and I stayed up late and finished our Christmas preparations. Presents were assembled, built, wrapped and stuffed. Which hopefully means we can turn in a little earlier than previous Christmas Eve's.
Thursday morning, Christmas Eve, we packed up the kiddos and made our way to Escondido to celebrate Christmas Eve with my parents. On the way we made a slight detour at Legoland. After all we had free tickets, that we just had to use before the end of the year. The kids had a great time playing, used up the remainder of their allowance on various Legos, and enjoyed a fun day.
Legoland 2009 Pictures
We then enjoyed delicious food, family, and unwrapping of presents at my parents.
Christmas Eve Pictures
Christmas morning found us at home cozy in pajamas and the kiddos opening their presents from Santa and the rest of their loot from Mom and Dad. Natalie got a cute little kitchen (red, of course!), Caleb a new bike, and lots of train stuff, Joshua also received a bike, and walkie talkies, and Daniel enjoyed a handheld video recorder.
Christmas Day Pictures
We feasted on Christmas crepes, and eggs, and played with all the new toys. That afternoon we all took naps (well Dave and I, and the little ones) Afterwards we put our turkey in the oven, and started prepping for our early departure the next morning for Utah.
It was a wonderful Christmas, and a time to reflect on all of our many blessings, Faith, Family, and Christ.
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