Christmas Day

It’s the G family tradition to have Christmas on Christmas Day morning. We usually all arrive there by around 8, open presents, then have a huge breakfast. Since family growing means more presents, I really think we may need to do breakfast first next year, I nearly starved!!

Can I just take this quick second to tell you – through both Christmas celebrations – how incredibly blessed we are by our families. I not just talking about gifts, but by presence. We are so fortunate to love all sides of our family. Neither of us have problems with the in-laws. All the siblings get along…its just so nice. When I hear of the horror and dread so many people have heading into the holidays it makes me so sad for them. Ours are always filled with such JOY!

Okay – back to Christmas morning. Due to the snow, we had to take the long way to MILs. It took about 20 min, usually just takes about 5. We really had fun seeing everything covered in snow for Christmas morning.

Three kids meant lots of gift opening. The boys tore through everything so fast! It was so great to see the joy on their faces….the excitement in their voices….ahhh….the epitome of “like kids on Christmas morning.” (um, i got NO pictures of the adults! – just know we were all equally blessed!)

A RARE moment of silence. Both boys, playing with their clipboards and pens on top of their semi trucks holding tons of matchbox cars. *love*

When you asked Stunt Boy what he wanted for Christmas, he repeatedly said, “Rocky the Robot Truck.” I kept waiting for it to change, but it didn’t. Rock the Robot is $50! Now, I used to totally gawk at parents and what they would spend on their children for stupid toys, but I have to say, once you are a parent, who cares! Your kid wants it, you can afford it, they should have it! Rocky, talks, dumps, dances, snores….it really is a neat toy. I bought this gift in November and hid it. I was so excited about it. I think just knowing how bad HE wanted it made me so excited to give it to him. Of course, this is his totally cheesy smile, but he was super stoked. Several times over the last few days he’s randomly commented, “Thank you for my Rocky the Robot truck, Mom.” (Not lying. More than once!) Worth. Every. Dime. (well, except its really annoying after awhile.)

My sister-in-law, Lyndee, surprised me by MAKING Starlet this adorable tutu. She even blinged up the onsie and leggings! (oh, and the BOWS!!!!) L is super talented…not only is she an awesome stylist, she super crafty…clearly!

After all of the presents, we hurried outside to play in the snow. HELLO! We are Texans, we never see snow, we HAVE to play in it! Uncle Chad is from upstate New York so he showed us how to make a proper snowman….an over 6′ snowman!