Christmas Eve

Our family time was so good this year! The kids were truly happy being with everyone that loves them so much!

Randall and Lexie went to church and I let Tripp take his nap instead of going. Then it was time to head over to my parents' house. We watched the kids play together, ate, sang Christmas carols, shared about how our adopt-a-family experience was, and then opened presents. It was great! As always we had to leave early so I'm not even sure what all I missed out on after that! :(

These pics are before we left home...

At my parents' house:

Then we drove over to Randall's aunt's house. We HAD to be on time because we hired a Santa to arrive around 8. Lexie was so excited when we told her we thought Santa was going to be stopping by. Randall is so sweet about things and he made a big deal about it so she was pumped up. He said he thought he heard something, maybe it could be Santa!! She shrugged her shoulders, hands clasped, and with a big smile and wide eyes and all her innocence said, " I've never seen a Santa come down the chimney before!!" Sweet little thing thought she was going to see him come down. Awww...every bit of me at that moment wanted Santa to be real and for her to see that! We explained that Santa only comes down the chimney when we are sleeping and can't let him inside through the door. :(

Should have seen their faces when there was a knock at the door...and then when the door opened! It was sure worth the $150!!!!! Beautiful, magical night. I am so truly blessed with wonderful people in my life and a husband with such a big heart for his kids. He will do anything for them!

Lexie got all the princess dolls she had been asking for!