Our Christmas Morning

We weren't sure what to expect from our kids Christmas morning.  We really hadn't been talking up Santa/Christmas.  In fact, I just mentioned to Cooper the day before that he was coming.  He said, "oh really?  is that when i get my skateboard?"  Oh child.  In fact, I told Adam we could definitely skip the whole thing all together and he would probably never even ask about it.  I don't know if its because we are laid back and don't build it up or just Coop's personality or a mixture of both.  

But, of course we wouldn't let it just pass by!  The kids were happy, I guess.  There was no big emotions of excitement, but we didn't expect much.  Doodles was 100% clueless.  Aunt Tanya said we just needed a little girl drama and we are sure we will have some of that in the next couple years.  

It was fun and we are happy to have celebrated at home.  However, it was a little strange to feel 'done' with Christmas on the 16th.  The biggest news of all...I was done Christmas shopping 2 weeks before the big day!  OMG.  If you know me and my procrastinating ways, you know this is a big deal.  A really big deal.  

Here's our Christmas morning in a nutshell...

 They both immediately went for the Jake and the Neverland Pirates characters that Santa left. 

 I love this.  Laney spotted Cooper in a weak moment and was taking off with the characters.

 Coop was busy with his new clubs.  I was busy making sure Laney wasn't in swinging range.

 Coopie was ecstatic when he spotted a couple wrapped presents under the tree from Mom and Dad.  He and Doodles each got a book and movie from us.

 Laney really could have cared less.

 She is always after her brother's cars, so she was loving that these hot rods were in her stocking.  I think the stocking stuffers brought the most excitement all morning.  Doodles adored these and her new Minnie Mouse sippy cup.  Cooper was super pumped about his new Jake and the Neverland Pirates underwear, tried multiple pair on immediately.  He also got a couple new cars and thought they were awesome.

 Big brother likes the ball pit just as much as little sissy.

 Lots of static.

 He was busy working on several construction sites throughout the day.

 We are definitely in the filling things up and dumping them out stage.

 Just couldn't wait to use her new cup.

And here's what our house looked like most of the day.  We went to church, came home and played, and just enjoyed.  You know you only get so many Christmas' with young kids and they are priceless.