Christmas Day Fun!!

Christmas was a blast at our home. It was so fun to have 2 of the kiddos realize what was going on this year. They were SO EXCITED and could hardly wait for Santa to come. Ellie was up at 4:30, I was able to contain her until 5:45 at which time she proceeded to go wake Owen up and bring him down. We just gave up at that point and started with our day. All three kids LOVE these silly Zhu Zhu pets. Good call on Santa's last minute decision to hunt a couple of them down!! They both claim it was their favorite toy (for a few days anyway!!)
Ellie is into anything artsy. She will sit and color for hours, she loves this princess tracing set, we have received many traced princesse in the last few days. She will shut herself in the bathroom (where it is dark) and trace away. Every now and then, a picture will slide out from under the bathroom door.

Owen couldn't be happier about his large Mac truck cars carrying case. He has already put a lot of hours into it and has made it worth every penny!! He totes it all over the house.

Connor had a ball crawling around playing with all the random toys and wrapping paper scattered throughout the house. He just sits back and watches the other two and will have an occasional giggle at what they are doing. Ellie gladly opened most of his presents for him!! Less than two days and he will be celebrating his birthday!!

Connor on the phone, I just don't know how he knew to hold the phone up to his ear and say 'hello'!!! I guess he might see that happen a few times a day:)

The aftermath of Christmas, never fear, I have it all tidied up and most of the toys have found a happy home in one of the playrooms!!

Ellie and her beloved Zhu Zhu, Mr. Squiggles.

She also received 'Kit', another American Girl doll.

Connor received a push-toy shopping cart from Santa, I think it was suppose to be a hint to Connor to try to start walking!!

Owen spent pretty much the entire day in 'Cars' heaven!! This kid makes buying toys worth it, he will play, play, play!!!!