we are recovering from yet another wonderful christmas.  the kids got just about everything they asked for and then some.  we have officially run out of room.  time to clean out the old to make room for the new.  for me the best part was watching carson open up his gifts.  with each one he would say, "oh, it's my very own..."  he truly was so excited to get whatever it was that he was opening.  he's the sweetest little soul i've ever met.  another great moment was watching brooks look for his #1 gift that he wanted, the wii u.  we kept telling him we weren't sure santa could get one for him.  i know it's mean to mess with kids but it was a really good way to keep him in check.  we hid the coveted wii till the end.  well, actually till he walked around the corner and found it himself.  he started refusing to open the smaller gifts knowing that the wii u had to be big.  that kid.

now just to enjoy this last week off, or if your me, count the days till school is back in session.  i kid.  but not really.

rudolf!

keeping someone busy is not easy

this kid and his eye lashes kill me

church on christmas eve.  we actually made it this year, all 5 of us!  

santa hat hairbow

my favorite ornament

checking out the tree

santa came!