Opening the packages

It's a lot more exciting for kids...

than it is for dogs! 

December 2013

Stocking stuffers

We don't have a fireplace, so Santa leaves our stockings on the table.

The stockings are my favorite part of Christmas.

There's no telling what's inside them...

Seth got underwear! 

Ryan got a toothbrush! 

James got a balaclava! 

And what did Santa get?  Santa got mocked for her wrapping skills (or lack thereof)! 

December 2013

Christmas Eve

Ryan's Christmas Eve present this year was a Dr. Who Sonic Screwdriver.

Except it's not actually a screwdriver.  It's a flashlight. 

Emma is not a fan. 

December 2013

Christmas dogs

I'd really like to find a pony under my Christmas tree someday...

but for now...

two dogs will do.

December 2013

Tree shopping

As usual, we waited almost until the last moment to buy our Christmas tree.  

I thought for sure they'd be on sale, but there were no sale signs at gate.  Bummer!

On the plus side, there were still a lot of trees to choose from.

Seth wanted the really tall tree... 

but James and I liked this one better. 

Tree hugger. 

Ryan didn't care which tree we chose as long as we did it quickly so he could go inside and warm up.

"Too cold to smile, Mom." 

December 2013

Christmas 2001

December 2001

Christmas 2002

December 2002