Ho Ho Ho!

A little glimpse at our sweet little Christmas this year... no, I didn't remember to take a family picture, and yes, we did it in 3 parts, but it was great. We had a quiet morning, just the 4 of us, and then headed over to my parents' house that afternoon. It's hard to believe that this was our last Christmas in that house... 20 years, and this is the last one in that house. My parents close on the house next week (I'm writing this on January 22, even if the date above doesn't say so). It's sort of bittersweet. On one hand, it's the house that I grew up in, but on the other hand, NOTHING is the same as how it was when I lived there, which makes it easier, I think. We'll see how I feel about it next week!

We left cookies for Santa, of course, and Santa left a note in return.  Sparky enjoyed his last night at our house (we hope).  I'm glad he didn't cause all of the mischief that he caused last year!  Same effect, less mess!

Opening their stockings

Literally jumping for joy - "Princess and the Popstar!"

Ornaments from Aunt Ann - it's a tradition!

 

Shaking the box to try to guess - Legos?!

I picked this out by myself, and he loved it!  Success!!

Opening presents at Memere & Poppy's house - Kate got a new stamp set (among many other things)

Brett got this BIG THICK solar system book, that he proceeded to read cover to cover over the next week.  I was impressed!  He's spitting out facts that I swear I never learned once, and definitely didn't retain.

New pieces for his city set

The sisters <3