Christmas 2008

This year our Christmas celebrations were a little strange. Trent had to work Christmas Eve, so the kids and I watched Christmas movies and put out the goods for Santa & Co. all by ourselves. Luke taped the news Christmas Eve morning b/c they were tracking Santa's route and he was currently somewhere over China...we got updates all day long. Luke got "reindeer food" at school and when we put it outside he was soooo excited! I was so relieved b/c we've had to answer a lot of tough questions about the "true identity" of Mr. Clause this year. My little boy is getting so grown up. Anyway back to the story, after the girls and I had come inside I noticed that Luke lingered a little longer outside. I went out to see what he was doing and he said, "I'm looking for sparks Mom. Santa's sleigh always leaves sparks in the sky." My heart just melted, what a sweet, tender hearted boy I have!

In the morning the kids were gracious enough to wait in my room and not peek at the Christmas tree while we waited for Trent to get home. He was home by 8am, so they didn't have to wait too long. Of course they did not disappoint in their excitement level and they really enjoyed themselves! Here are our pictures of the big event.

This is Luke's gingerbread house. He made it at school.

The stockings were hung, poor Santa got fruit at our house b/c we'd just moved in and I didn't have time to make sugar cookies. I heard he really likes citrus, in case anyone was wondering!

Carley got this caterpillar and she didn't get off of it all day!
It plays music and rocks, she loves it!

Luke & Emry received skateboards from "Santa's helper"
aka our landlord Larry, who is a skateboard designer.

Santa also gave our kids bikes! Lucky ducks!

Luke also received some Nerf toys.

Emry got a skirt and shirt.

Carley got a baby doll and she's barely put it down since. She really is so cute with it.
Holds it, pats it's back and gives it kisses. She's definitely a little mother.