Christmas Day

Our Christmas Card door

My pretend fire since Jared won't let us use the fireplace here

This was supposed to be a plate year, but being as we forgot about decorating them until after the kids were in bed, Santa had to fill the stockings hanging from the mantle instead.  Santa left those silly zhu zhu pets in their stockings.  Within the first few minutes of them being unwrapped two of them had run behind the refrigerator.  We had to use a broom to get them out.  Seriously!!!  They're so similar to real rodents it freaks me out!!!!!  Santa made up for it by bringing some items for our 72 hour kits in the stockings.

Jacob asked for "How to train your dragon thingys" for Christmas.  No specifics, he just kept repeating that phrase every time someone asked him.  Santa brought him a helmet and sword.  Although he was very excited, he kept waiting for the shield which unfortunately, was not under the tree.  Guess he needs to be more specific with his wish list next year

After unwrapping the sword, he immediately started swinging it at me.  I quickly reminded him that swords were for killing dragons not people.  Without skipping a beat he said, "okay mommy, you're a dragon, daddy's a dragon and the girls are dragons". 
The big present from Santa

Kid snuggies

Bella and Xandy were thrilled to get boots from Santa

Katy must have been a quick unwrapper cause I don't seem to have any pictures of her unwrapping presents. Santa brought her some new clothes.