Christmas!

Christmas Eve we went to Sea World for a few hours, and then came home and just hung out as a family!

Kai was so excited even though she still didn't quite grasp how Christmas works yet.

 

We let them open up their Christmas Jammies

Pretty excited!!

They had kind of matching ones. 

Love the whale bum!

Then we watched a movie and McKean chowed down on some Popcorn.

He was loving it!

Goofing around!

We also read the Christmas story and ate the chocolate Nativity as we did.

Always a favorite!

Then it was off to bed so Santa could deliver his goodies.Teddy Bear Elf stayed Christmas Day to make sure Kai and McKean received their gifts.

Santa left this nice note for the kiddos!

They both slept in till around 8. I made them wait on the stairs for some photos, Kai was so excited she could barely contain herself. McKean was just happy to be McKean!!

Getting to see what Santa brought!

 Checking out the new gifts. We opened stockings first.

 Kai asked Santa for a scooter and  bubbles. 

She was excited to see the bubbles.

 So excited for Nail Polish!

 

 McKean loved the light up ball he got in his stocking!

Opening McKean's gift from Santa!

 

 Santa brought him Legos. He loved just climbing on the box.

Last year Santa got Kailie a scooter as well,but we lost it this summer in Hawaii so she asked for a new one this year. Last year Santa left it unwrapped sitting by the tree so this year when Kai came down and didn't see one sitting by the tree she was crushed. We could tell that she was so disappointed that Santa didn't bring her one.

Turns out Santa was just tricky and wrapped it in the box this year. She was soooo excited to open it! After opening Santa's presents we had some yummy breakfast and then headed to check out the new scooter.

It is purple and lights up just like Kai asked Santa for!

We headed over to the Kecks's to check out their loot! 

The girls played a cupcake game.

Of all they toys she got she was playing with her mini m&ms the most.

Silly girl!

Then we came home and tried to skype with Papa and Nana Gardner. Unfortunately, the video wasn't working on their end so we just talked on the phone. Kai got the Bernstein Bears game and the Politician barbie from them.

Kean got some coins and a hammer toy that has been a huge hit! After that we went to the airport to pick up Grandma and Grandpa Theler. We were so excited to have them visit us!

Then we opened the rest of the presents. Kai got a doctors kit and some puzzles from them.

McKean got this Elephant that spits balls out of his trunk.

He loves it!!!!

It was a huge hit for everyone!

Kailie got a nice Backpack from Mom and Dad that has her name on it. So excited to finally have something to keep all of her preschool stuff in!

Later the Keck's came over and we had a nice Turkey Dinner. I wanted to make a turkey because I had been craving the amazing one Andrea made for Thanksgiving. Kai and Brinley work hard with Grandpa on Kai's new butterfly puzzle!

Then it was time to play with Grandpa!

Jared made this awesome gigantic ruler for me. It was a nice surprise and so great. Measuring the kiddos. Since we don't have a door to mark their growth we can take this with us everywhere we go. 

It was a really nice Christmas.We tried to keep it pretty small.  It was fun to spread out the opening of gifts through out the the day. And nice to just be home and not have to rush around to go see everyone.