Our Very Merry Christmas

We had a great Christmas! It was a miracle that Jonathan got Christmas Day off. He came off of a 30 hour shift on Christmas Eve, took a short nap, & then joined us for Janie's birthday party. And he was there when the girls got up for Christmas. It was so wonderful to have him there!

I am still putting the tree on a table. Maybe next year we won't have too. I was worried that the girls would pull it down on themselves. It was so fun getting ready for Christmas this year because the girls loved everything. Jonathan and I were excited for Christmas morning so we could see the girls' reactions to their gifts. We were not disappointed.

Aunt Sarah reminded me to put out cookies for Santa. Sami loved the idea. And it was truly magical when she realized that Santa ate her cookies! 

 Janie would have been happy with just her stocking. She loved her sunglasses, coloring books, stickers,and polly pockets. It sure is lucky that Santa knows them so well.

One of the favorite presents (and most fought over) is a collection of dress up clothes from Grandma. They LOVE being princesses! 

   

 On Christmas afternoon, we went to Grandma's house for lunch & more presents. Unfortunately, Jonathan couldn't come because he went for a 10 mile run on an empty stomach & was throwing up. Bum-mer! He is getting ready for a half marathon, and pushed himself just a little too much.  One of my favorite gifts is a quilt made by Grandma Trish. It is so beautiful and truly a gift of love. She also made gorgeous quilts for Sami & Janie that match their rooms & personalities perfectly. It is wonderful to have loving Grandmas in our lives.

Now we are all done with the parties and my tree is already down. I am ready for the new year. (Except the girls are currently sick, and I am hoping that ends before the new year.) 2010 has been such a great year for us! I feel so blessed on every level. I have truly seen Heavenly Father's hand in my life, and that makes me want to be a better person.