Christmas Day

This year we decided to stay home for Christmas, which turned out to be really fun. It was nice to have our own little Christmas with just our little family and to be able to start some fun traditions! Since Chris and I have been married we have only been home for Christmas 1 year, so it was about time (even though I really did want to go somewhere). The boys miraculously let us sleep until about 7:15 this morning!! When Parker came into our room I got up and turned on The Polar Express for him to watch while I went and started breakfast (cinnamon rolls, hashbrowns, turkey bacon (this was really just for Chris!), chocolate milk/orange juice). Once we were ready I turned the lights and Christmas music on and told everyone they could come out! Parker instantly found the tree and stockings and such and wanted to dig right in. I showed him that the plate of cookies he left out for Santa was all gone and he ran back into the kitchen and pointed to the other cookies and said "cookies, more cookies!!". It was really cute.

First we all sat down and opened our stockings and then ate breakfast before digging into the real present opening fest. Parker enjoyed opening his presents for the first little while and then started to get bored and just wanted to play with what he got. Tyler also only lasted about 1/2 the time and then went down for a nap, so we finished opening his presents for him! After our festivities were over we cleaned up and all got ready for the day, Parker and Tyler both went down for naps and then Chris' parents and youngest brother came over for a while to visit. Later this afternoon we went down to Idaho Falls for dinner at my aunt's house. We had three yummy soups to choose from (or have all 3!), salad, French bread, and some amazingly delicious desserts!! It was fun to spend time together and Parker had fun playing with his cousins.
The tree and all the loot!This is the best picture EVER!! It's perfect of the boys, with both of their cute smiles!!!Tyler got a new sippy cup, a little toy phone and some long-sleeved onesies in his stocking!Do you think Tyler knows he got jipped out of some yummy candy in his stocking?? He seems to be thinking really hard about something, while watching Parker open his stocking!Reach those toes little Tyler-bug! You can do it!!!Family picture...which I love by the way!Tyler got a few new books......but I think his phone was his favorite so far!The wrapping paper was pretty good too though......Must.Get.MORE!This is a pretty cool toy that is easy for him to grasp. It also came with a couple smaller rattles which are nice to have in the diaper bag!This was one of my favorite presents from Chris...new bedding set!! It was a 12 piece set and I LOVE it!! (Don't mind the wrinkles, I'm hoping they will shake out...but I may just have to take it off and iron it. I was just too excited to get it all put together!)

This was by far Parker's most favorite present yet! I was expecting his reaction to be a bit better, but it was still fun and he loves playing with it!!!