What a Christmas

We have had a fun filled jam packed day. John and I were up from about midnight last evening until 3:30 am with Emily who wasn't feeling well. We figured Mac would be up at early and told my mom and the crew if they wanted to see Mac's seeing what Santa left him reaction, they had to be here by 7 am figuring that's the latest we could hold Mac off. We'll our doorbell rang at 7 am and we all were fast asleep, Mom and the crew had arrived. Everyone was quickly up and the fun began.

Santa brought Mac a scooter, rockem sockem robots, a foot ball and some hula hoops. Emily got a little people airplane, John an Acer computer for traveling and I got a food saver. The kids had a boat load of presents to open under the tree. We took a breather to get some coffee and our 20# bird in the oven before digging into the presents. The adults had all agreed (well most of them) that we would draw names and help Santa to fill someones stocking instead of buying gifts for everyone (of course Linda and Rae didn't follow the rules) and they could spoil the kids all they wanted.

Emily didn't really get into the whole gift and unwrapping thing, she liked exploring the presents once opened. Mac was in 7th heaven and really enjoyed every gift he received. Both kids received some wonderful gifts including toys, books, movies and clothes. Emily received several more dolls and some girlie toys which was nice.

All of our stocking had special things in them, we waiting until the kids stuff was unwrapped and they were enthralled with their goodies before we ventured into our stockings. Mac was wired and playing with all of his toys, our weather today was spring like and Mac was able to go outside to enjoy some of his toys.

Our holiday was completed with a great dinner, a fabulous day was had by all and Santa over did himself once again. I'm so exhausted I will post most of the pictures tonight but will finish tomorrow with pictures of the tree and Mac and Emily's first reactions to Santa's goodies. Merry Christmas Everyone!