Boy...did we fool Santa!

What a wonderful holiday...James and Maggie had a fabulous first CHRISTmas. We spent Christmas Eve Brunch with the Chenault's. We have celebrated Christmas Eve with our best friends for the past 6 years. Last year, their son Graham was the only kid and on this 7th year we added 3 more kids. What a special year for our two families.




Next year is going to be crazy, with 4 kids able to toddle around! I cannot wait!!!!


James and Maggie actually slept in on Christmas morning...next year will be different; that's for sure. We started the morning by singing "Happy Birthday Jesus" and discussing His birth. We then ventured to the living room for the opening of presents. James and Maggie were both given three gifts...the same amount that Jesus received. This year they received Learn-n-Play Puppy, Learn-n-Play Cookie jar and new rattles/hand held toys for their high chairs.







This was also a good year for Frank and Lucy. They each received a new toy and two different types of snackies. They were so excited about their toys, it took them mere minutes to "kill" them. Frank popped the squeaker in his raccoon almost instantaneously and Luce "the goose" pulled the stuffing from her new Moose!




Now, it is time to get dressed and leave for Mama Kay and Papa Ed's house...the first year for grand kids. Having kids in the house really made it seem like Christmas, again.



Uncle Fontain and Aunt Stephy gave James and Maggie Bumbo Seats...now they can sit up unassisted. Now, they can see the world in a different view and absolutely love it! They also have the best seats to play with the Learn-n-Play puppy.



Mama Kay and Papa Ed gave them an exer-jumper. This is an activity table with a jumper built in...James got the hang of this real quick and sometimes has a hard time sharing with Maggie.



James also got his first tooth on Christmas day! He is exactly 4 months and 1 week old! The tooth that came in was his front bottom left. I was able to hold down his lip just long enough for Dada to snap this picture. (the tooth is the white spot just above my thumb)



To end the day...Maggie posed for her "Santa Baby" picture!