Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Merry Christmas!!

We had a nice, quiet Christmas morning at our house!  After a good breakfast of sausage, biscuits, and gravy, we let the kids open their stockings and then rip into their presents.  They got so many fun things from all of their family!  I was very happy with Zane's idea to videotape their Christmas this year.  Unfortunately, the video shut off right before Zane brought out some of their big gifts.  
Bryson was so excited to see that his Mimi and Papi and Granner and Papa got him his own set of golf clubs!
Zane and I got him a PSP and he loved it!

Ashlyn was very surprised with the dollhouse Zane and I got her.  She is very much into imaginative play, so this was perfect for her!
The kids enjoyed spending the day playing with all of their new toys, dolls, cars, etc.

 We couldn't help but laugh at Ashlyn as she decided to roller skate all over the house and has continued to roller skate every day.  She just had trouble choosing one new item to play with at a time.  This picture made us laugh as she was roller skating, holding her stuffed kitten, and coloring on her new easel.  :)
I loved my gift from Zane.  I don't think I've ever had something arrive in such a nice box!
Ashlyn's easel from Granner and Papa has been a huge hit in our house!  She spent much of Christmas afternoon painting a masterpiece.  When she finished, she said it was a painting of our tree.  Maybe she'll become famous for her abstract paintings!!
We enjoyed a nice ham dinner with rolls, hashbrown casserole, green beans, and deviled eggs.  Zane let the kids each have a small glass of sparkling cider which made them feel so big!  It was funny, though, that neither one drank the cider because it was "hot".  :)
Ashlyn got a gift from Aunt Nichole and Unckie Warren that might be one of my new favorite things!  I had never heard of Fuzzoodles before but apparently they're a new popular thing.  They're basically really big, fuzzy pipe cleaners.  I love them because they're fun and crafty but don't make a mess at all and can be straightened back out after playing.  Here's Ashlyn with her earmuffs/headphones, a dog, and a microphone.  :)
I can't wait to share pictures of what activity was planned for the day after Christmas!!

3 comments:

Nanna said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS...I loved seeing the children with their gifts and enjoying what they received. I loved your necklace, it was so pretty. I know you will love wearing it. Bryson will enjoy his own golf clubs and Ashlyn will enjoy many hours with her doll house. I had a nice Christmas watching Brook open her gifts and play with her new things. It is so much more fun when there are little children around.
I love you very much,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Nanna

Anonymous said...

I am so glad you all had a fun Christmas! Thanks for the picture of your necklace...great job Bubba!!! It's very pretty. I think Ashy will be a wonderful artist one day. After all, artistic talent does run in the family ;) And, I want to hear how Bryson's first golf game goes!

Love you...
Mom

mollyharrison said...

Wow, what a pretty necklace! :)
Can't wait to come visit and see all the new toys in person...especially the dollhouse!