Christmas Morning

My parents got to our house around 7am, ready to start the Christmas fun! The kids were still sleeping though and we actually decided to go ahead and wake them. I think next year we might just let them sleep as long as they will...because I was tired by the afternoon from a late night playing Santa! Anyway, once they were both out of bed, they were ready to find out what Santa left under the tree!!! And wow...Santa sure did fill up our living room! Kate & Gabe were ready to dig in to their gifts!

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Before getting to any presents, we had Kate notice the card stuck in the tree that read, "To Katelyn. Open First!"
She opened the card, got a very curious look on her face, then handed it to me to read....

Below is the note....

You see, the only thing Kate has asked Santa for all month long are the Perky Pink Puppy Stompeez slippers...as seen on tv. Knowing how much she wanted them, I ordered them in November. Well, long story short...because I plan to dedicate a post just to this topic...the Stompeez have not arrived. I didn't want Kate to think Santa ignored her one and only request, so below is what I came up with for a solution. Kate loved it, and is fully convinced that Rudolf pulled her Stompeez out of Santa's sack. :) And hopefully her Stompeez will arrive before New Years....we'll see.

We are so very blessed; the kids had an amazing Christmas as did we all.
After opening all the presents, Kate & Gabe were anxious to discover all the little prizes in their giant stockings.

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With all the gifts opened, it was time for breakfast!

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And finally, time to relax!!! :)