We spent a wonderful Christmas Eve at home!
We started the morning with pancakes, then made cookies for Santa, decorated our gingerbread village, and made a birthday cake for Jesus. We listened to Christmas music, watched Christmas movies, and played. Mommy even got a few things prepped for our Christmas Day dinner.
Sadly, Ethan was running a fever but it didn't slow him down. After some wonderfully long naps and dinner, Caden had a bath and Ethan showered. Then they put on their Christmas PJ's and we loaded up for one final night of riding around to look at Christmas lights before bedtime.
Snuggled in with his Lightning McQueen blanket, Ethan was not game for a picture in the car. The flash was too bright for him :-)
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You can tell he doesn't feel well in this picture, but finally...
Then, got this little guy on the first try...
After getting all tucked into bed and a good night's sleep, they were ready to see what Santa left for them.
Santa must have liked our milk and cookies. The boys wanted to leave 6 of them for his stop at our house.
First, they checked out what Santa left under the tree in the playroom. Ethan immediately knew that the big airplane was for Caden and passed it to him. With stockings stuffed full of goodies, a Batcave for Ethan, and a huge Hot Wheels city for their cars they must have been on Santa's nice list this year!
Then we moved into the living room to check out what Mommy and Daddy got for them.
Ethan is excited about his military truck and helicopter lego set. As soon as we were finished, Daddy immediately had to help him put it together!
And Caden was precious lining up all of his gifts on the couch as he unwrapped them
Then back to the playroom for stockings as they were overlooked in their excitement
Yo-yo-ing
Daddy testing out the tambourine
Ethan testing out his drums
Testing out the scooters with our Dusty Crophopper helmets from Mimi
By midmorning, Caden was running a full blown temp. and complaining of a stomachache. We snuggled on the couch with a few of our new learning toys and watched Christmas movies then he took an early nap. By the time he woke up, his temp. was 103.5 but fortunately after meds kicked in he felt well enough to play for a bit and for us to sing Happy Birthday and blow out the candles on Jesus' birthday cake.
It stinks having sick kiddos on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but we truly are blessed. There is so much to be thankful for that I oftentimes take for granted; from our salvation to the overall health of ourselves and our loved ones, a warm, cozy home and hot food to eat. Sadly, I know that there are many that do not have these this holiday season or any other day and would most likely remember to show much more appreciation for the blessings God has provided us. Thank you Lord for your abundant provision.
