Well, just in the nick of time, I got the gifts wrapped and under the tree.
We chose to do things very simple this year. Each child got 2 gifts. One with needed clothes. The other with something fun. We also have a name drawing tradition in which we each draw a name. Then Chad and I give each of us (parents are included in this tradition) $20 to buy a gift. We all head to the mall at the same time and shop in two groups. It is my favorite part of Christmas in our household. It is always fun to see what the kids buy. They are always thoughtful and creative.
I adore this boy.
Really. Adore. Him.
Krissy is heartbroken and distracted because her boyfriend will be gone until New Years. I had to force her to put her phone away so we could open gifts.
Sigh.
Pure sweetness.
Jamison had Joshua's name.
He bought him a remote control truck.
He also helped him take it out of the annoying packaging,
and taught him how to drive it.
Joshua spent the rest of the time we were opening gifts driving his truck and giggling with glee.
Brenna is modeling her new earrings.
Jamison continues to run this winter. The winter training program he is working on has him running outside every day, all winter. So I found him a face mask. I am so impressed with his continued dedication to distance running, it is fun to find ways to encourage him.
Joshua was with me when I did all my Christmas shopping. He did a great job keeping all the secrets, except this one! He accidentally told Krissy she was getting a straightener this morning. Brenna had Krissy's name and she was asking Krissy what she would like for a gift. Krissy mentioned a straightener and Joshua said, "She does not need that anymore!" Pretty impressive, really, that it was his only slip! And in his mind it was not a slip, he DID NOT tell her she was getting one. . .
Sierra loves to model new clothes.
How cute is he?
He is wearing a fashion scarf, like Krissy's boyfriend, with his new jammies and robe - while playing with his new truck. I think it is the perfect picture of Christmas.
Because Brenna is our artist, we bought her a for real art set. She was so thrilled.
Don't you just want to pick him up and give his a squeeze?
Sierra's fun gift was a cake pop maker.
She got right to work with it.
Caught you licking your fingers Berra-girl!
YUMMY!
Just as soon as the gifts were unwrapped, Krissy disappeared behind these doors to facetime with the boy. Oh my! It may be a long week.
And Daddy?
He settled in for a long winter's nap!
