Christmas Morning

I love two and three years olds at Christmas. They are still somewhat oblivious to what is going on... but man do they catch on quickly! 

Po was somewhat naughty this year, so Santa just gave her a thing of M&Ms. She seemed pleased as punch! (I'm mad I don't have a photo fo the great Hawaiian fabric stockings Ana made this year. Darn!)

Elsie got some lovely little gitfs, like these mermaids from Ana and a [used] bike from Santa!

Ana loves Breyer!! (That's an understatement actually). 

The kids were happily enjoying the little gifts Santa brought, until they were told to go outside and see the BIG gift that Santa somehow set up in the middle of the night on the front lawn!! Then they started freaking out. 

Po didn't really know what all the screaming was about, so she stayed behind and had a moment with Leo. 

Jonah had the kids come in to open presents before we lost the whole day on the trampoline. He loves the present Ana got so that he could play Breyer Horses with her. 

Cam is still going strong on Legos!

Po absolutely adored (and adores) her Yo Gabba Gabba! stuffed dolls from Papa and Dodie!

Luvy and Ken really knew the way to Ana's heart with yet some more horsey stuff.... 

I think it will be a gift that gives years after year after year. 

When the presents were opened and spread around the house, we let the kids go back outside to jump out their candy-induced craziness. 

Gagnam Style!

Elsie always has one specific gift that she is hoping for, and luckily Papa and Dodie came through with her very own working mermaid tail. She's been able to use it in the pool and the ocean and I think she may actually be a real mermaid. 

Po was just delighted by the whole day. So were we all. I love simple, quiet Christmas mornings. 

Oh Christmas Stick, oh Christmas Stick! Why don't you have some branches!!??

(We cut this tree out of our yard the same day we were meant to get a Christmas tree, and we though... eh, why not?)