phew. Christmas is over. Interesting the sense of relief that brings. We had a wonderful Christmas. Turkey and the trimmings Christmas eve (thanks to J’s awesome cooking) then the big Christmas morning present brouhaha. I am proud to say that although I could have bought less, I stayed without our budget and the kid’s were very happy with their gifts.
Becca received a Play mobile stable equipped with horses, cats and girls to care for them all, a Barbie vet with a cat and horse, books and a ton of lego.
Ethan adores the construction builder set he received, along with John Deere diggers, books, and more lego.
Both older kids received a lightsaber from their baby sister (even J received one in his stocking!). There have been epic battles that everyone has enjoyed.
Cordelia received some toys she will enjoy once she is a little older, all courtesy of Kijiji (got to love second hand baby gear). I also made sure she had some soft teething toys to hang onto and chew on for the moment. She passed out in the middle of the unwrapping chaos!
J is enjoying the shop vac, hopefully will install the pull out garbage can soon and the books he received. For him, I scored a used set of Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit as well as other works by Tolkien, published in the 70′s. J & I both have read through the series a few times so to have a classic set (published in the UK no less) to read is exciting. We look forward to catching differences *(yes we are nerds).
I was delightfully spoiled with a new custom made camera bag, a new doll (that I scored for a steal on Y!Japan), a coffee pot and grinder and the best sheets for our bed ever (thank you in-laws!) I so need to take some photos on the spoilage soon.
We all have been delighted to spend the holidays together. We hope to spend more quality time before J & Becca return to their respected schools.
How was your Christmas? Did you receive awesomeness?
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Looks like a lovely Christmas. We had a wonderful day. I will update soon. But it was one of those days you wish you could stop time, truly.
We did get your gifts, thanks so much. I’m sure yours didn’t arrive, unless there was a Christmas miracle, due to my poor postal planning, but they will arrive. Eventually.
Enjoy the rest of your break!
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I’m glad to read that you had a great Christmas! Baby D was overwhelmed by it all too. She got her binkie and lovie and came and sat in my lap after she opened her presents. She needed a few minutes to just chill!
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Glad to hear you all had an awesome Christmas. It sounded less chaotic this year, probably due to better planning at your end
We don’t celebrate Christmas (We’re not Christians) but we did put the tree and got some pressies for the kids. Hmmm….sound like we did, didn’t we? LOL.
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Glad to hear you all had an awesome Christmas. It sounded less chaotic this year, probably due to better planning at your end
We don’t celebrate Christmas (We’re not Christians) but we did put up the tree and got some pressies for the kids. Hmmm….sound like we did, didn’t we? LOL.
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Sounds fabulous. Yes, we were spoiled as always and loved every minute of it.
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Oooh, lightsabers! I’m jealous! I love how the old favourites like Lego never lose their appeal. I had a devil of a time getting a particular Lego set for my youngest nephew.
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Our holidays were amazing too and filled with so many gifts and grace. looks amazing at your X Mas!!
It sounds like you had a great holiday!
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oh it sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas!
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Sounds like an incredible Christmas was had by all!!
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Hey friend, that first picture looks like a scene from my house on Christmas day!
We had a great day, lots of eating, lots of packaging…. lots of recycling going on. LOTS of playing too!
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Hey Chelle!
Wow the kids are really growing up fast! I can remember when Becca was an only child and now ur family has really blossomed! What a beautiful family! I thought about my online mommy friends and how I wish you guys could have been at Miles’ 4th Bday! It was at an indoor bounce house!
Have a great New Year!
Mel
What fun opening up all the pressies ;D
Happy New Year Chelle
Sounds like you all had a wonderful day! My Christmas was great as well. The kids were very happy, my husband was happy, and I was pleasantly surprised!
Can’t wait to catch up!!!