Christmas Eve

Santa went over his "agreed upon" budget this year. He brought me the fancy camera I have been drooling over for the past year or so. So this blog will be mostly pictures because I'm learning how to use this thing. Thankfully, though, Mrs. Claus went over her budget, too. Otherwise, it could have been awkward. ;-)

The kids napping before church and after the gift exchange with Larry, Toni, Gretchen, Adam and Reagan.


Ella getting a snack in before getting all dressed up.


The kids putting out the Reindeer Food for all of Santa's Reindeer before church.


Our note and treats for Santa and the Rudolph.


Josh realizing that Santa brought him a Nintendo DS.



Lauren realizing that Santa brought her a bouncy house.



Daddy realizing that Mrs. Claus went over her budget, too.


Ella patiently waiting to get to open her presents.


Digging into the stockings.



Daddy trying to encourage Ella to open some presents!


Ella trying to figure out what the big deal is.


Josh and Lauren tearing into everything within arms reach.





Ella finally figuring out what the big deal is.




Josh breaking out the Nintendo DS.


Ella breaking out the tea set.



Reagan (and her parents) dropping by for a quick photo.


Hundreds of photos and this is the best we got:


Josh giving a lesson to Adam on how to play the Nintendo DS.


Ella and Reagan realizing that they showed up to the same event in the same gown.



Reagan reading Lauren's favorite Christmas book to us.


Josh playing the Nintendo DS...still.


Mommy enjoying her beautiful children and marveling what a difference a really nice camera can make.




More to come....