Well here I am almost two weeks out and just getting to my Christmas post. I am not sure if I am in denial that Christmas is actually over or have just been too busy to blog, probably a bit of both. To say that our Christmas this year was perfect would not even be doing it justice. We decided years ago that once Briggs turned 3 we would be at our home for Christmas. What a good choice that was, we loved being able to start traditions, see the magic through a 3 year olds eyes, and just be together with our little family. We started Christmas festivities on Christmas eve with lots and lots of baking. Briggs was super excited to be a part of making Santa's cookies, I think I went through about 10 spoons each batch of cookies after all the licking of dough by our little baker. A few pictures of the day.....
First batch of chocolate chip cookies, Briggs was sure that was the kind Santa would want!
The Bakers' assistant in the background. She seemed pretty happy to just chew on a spatula.
Sampling the finished product.... from the smile we must have done a good job. Pretty sure all three meals that day consisted of cookies, puppy chow, and milk.
Harper and I heading out for early Christmas Eve mass.
Round two of cookies, sugar cookies for Santa and Grandad Terry. Both have a fondness for them!
Getting prepped for the big guys arrival. Most people feed the reindeer carrots but Briggs insisted they love goldfish crackers so goldfish crackers it was for our reindeer. Yes that is our child outside in December with no pants on, we are in the running for parents of the year!
Cookies and milk for Santa. Love that Briggs wanted to use da boot glass for milk. I know that during college milk was never the chosen beverage for that glass.
Stocking hung and stuffed
Christmas morning we woke Briggs up to tell him that Santa had been to our house. Not sure who was more excited Briggs or Greg. We ran down the stair to find that Santa had brought just what Briggs asked for a big buzzlight year with wings that pop out (monster baby has a hold of him above). Briggs was really intrigued that Santa knew exacly what he had wanted, we chalked it up to magic!
Opening presents and pausing in between each to play a bit.
Around 9:00 Papa, Doe Doe, Craig, and Tata came by for a visit. We had a delicious brunch and were able to show off all our new goodies.
After a much needed nap we headed over to Gram and Grandads for more festivities. As you can see we were no less excited for Santa the second time around.
We had a great afternoon and evening relaxing, eating way too much, opening more presents than we could count, and enjoying great company.
We gave Mia a teacher set for Christmas, what a natural born leader. I only hope if she does become a teacher her students are a little more attentive than Briggs.
We feel so blessed that we were able to spend the holidays with the people we love the most and really just enjoy some down time with our kids. Thanks to everyone who helped to make Christmas a special time for our kids.
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