Christmas 2011--Part One (Our family)

Christmas was a true joy this year (as it always is, really).  Jack was so fun as he got the concept of Santa and presents and even the true meaning of Christmas, Baby Jesus' birthday.  Luke was able to open (some) of his own presents and he enjoyed his new toys.  As always, we had a very busy schedule!

December 23rd I was off school.  Jay worked a last day before he was off for TEN DAYS!  Natalee babysat for the morning while I ran last minute errands and wrapped last minute gifts!  That even we were set to have our family Christmas with our family traditions of homemade pizza, Christmas cookies, family PJs, gifts and Polar Express.  Unfortunately that afternoon I got some sort of migraine that had me hanging over the toilet while the boys watched!  I wasn't able to enjoy our pizzas, but I did start to perk up for gifts!

Making homemade pizzas:

Brotherly Love!

Gifts:

Family PJs:

Getting Santa's snack ready:

Jack's note to Elfie as it was his night to return to the North Pole til next year.  Jack was genuinely sad he wouldn't be leaving our family for a year!

Presents Santa left before the boys dove in!

Elfie's personal message to the boys!

"Christmas" (eve) morning:

Jack's new Razor scooter!

Luke's new vacuum (that he didn't put down for days)!

New traditions! Christmas morning caramel rolls!  YUM!