Learning 4 Life: Christmas Day

Christmas morning with kids is so much fun. My kids didn't have much under the tree because they got their puppies a couple of weeks ago and their other big surprise was awaiting them in the backyard. Despite the fact that they didn't have much to open they were excited and grateful anyhow. It was so sweet.

So they opened their stockings and a couple of small toys, then Joel and I took our turn. Joel did a great job, as always, picking out my gifts. My favorite gift was the mother's ring that he had made. He got it for me for my first Mother's Day after Zora was born, but then after Lily was born we never had her birthstone added. So this Christmas I unwrapped the ring with Lily included!

He also got me several other nice things. Here is a picture of me holding some workout shirts, but I liked the Christmas kiss from Lily the most. She is such a little love bug.

I mostly got Joel clothes. He is always in desperate need of clothes because he ruins so many while working. He got a couple pairs of jeans and several nice shirts. However, while at the store I came across this shirt and I absolutely couldn't resist buying it. He thought it was pretty funny, too.

After the girls waited so patiently for us to open all our presents, we told them they had one last surprise present in the backyard. Joel built them their own little log cabin playhouse. He did such a great job - it is complete with siding, shingles, window and a porch! The only thing we weren't able to complete yet is painting the inside (pink of course!) and adding a front door!

Since they were already bundled up from head to toe, they just had to enjoy the white Christmas. They had such a blast playing in the snow.

And Lily even tasted it too!

Even the puppies enjoyed their first white Christmas. And who can resist making a few snow angels???

Although they were having so much fun, they got cold quick! So we came inside and warmed up while Daddy fixed us a delicious french toast breakfast!

After all gifts were unwrapped and our bellies were full the girls just had to watch Polar Express. It is one of the best Christmas movies ever in our opinion! And the best way to watch a movie is snuggled under a nice warm blanket with Daddy :-)

Christmas afternoon we drove the treacherous roads all the way out to Papa's land so we could do some 4 wheeler riding in the snow. I just love the way Lily's little cheeks look in her helmet!