Christmas Joy

I have always loved Christmas but Christmas with the girls is the absolute best!  It was touch and go as to whether or not I was going to be here in time for them waking up...I spent the entire night in the ER and didn't get home until 6 am.  The ER staff kept laughing because every time they would tell me about a test or something that needed to be done, I would ask how long it would take because I had to be home by 7.  They told me that there were a couple of scenarios that ended in me not going home for Christmas at all so I needed to relax and let them do what they needed to do!  Thankfully it was nothing serious and after a couple of hours of sleep I was up and ready to see the girls come into the living room!  Each of them was super excited about what Santa brought them, and what he brought for the other one too!  After a whirlwind of ripping open packages, it was out front for Emerson to try out her new bike.  We came in for a little nap and then all went down to the park with Em on her new bike and Braelyn on the tricycle.  The weather wasn't fantastic-it was misting and pretty cold but it didn't stop the fun!  After a rather unexpected start, it was a perfect day!

Daddy and I managed to be up before the girls got up!  We couldn't wait to see their faces!

Emerson was pretty excited about the Klip Klop Princess Stable that Santa brought Braelyn too!

Braelyn loves horseys!  Santa knew what would be perfect for this good little girl!

The Ariel bike, just like what I asked Santa for!!

Santa ate all his cookies that the girls carefully picked out for him and drank all his milk.  Emerson pointed out that Santa left some crumbs!

Baby bottles!!

Yum!  Cotton Candy!

Emerson's bike blows bubbles!!!

Time to tear into the other presents!  Braelyn was very meticulous about getting every last scrap of paper and tape off of her packages so Emerson was opening 2 to each of Braelyn's!

Help me Daddy!

Having a little fun after all the packages had been opened.  They look pretty happy to me!

Woohoo! Now the tricycle is MINE!!!

Emerson getting a feel for her new wheels.

The bubbles blow right in her face!

Braelyn had a blast playing in the bed of Daddy's truck while Em sped around the driveway.

More bubble fun from Tanner and Keaton

Race me Daddy!

 

Forget the tricycle, I am much faster on my feet!

 

A perfect end to a perfect day...family movie night with Despicable Me 2.