Christmas Eve and the excitement builds! 
The kids all decided to share the same room for Christmas Eve this year. They had quite the sleep over in McKenna's room. It finally got cleaned for the special occasion and she even had it decorated quite cute. 
Following my family's Christmas morning tradition. We had breakfast and cleaned up before the kids could even take a peek at the tree. This year they voted for cinnamon rolls and thick sliced bacon. We ate downstairs on the floor because our living room connects with the tree. Yum!
And the anticipation builds! Here are the kids coming up from breakfast youngest to oldest.
All McKenna wanted for Christmas was Taylor Lautner, but she was content with a magazine Santa left in her stocking.
Garrett and his first cell phone. Mind you, no internet, no texting and he foots the bill every month. Nontheless, he is a happy camper! McKenna was thrilled with her cell phone. We were lucky enough to get the last one in stock of the kind she wanted.
Addison taking a ride on her pony. She rides this little thing all over. We have been surprised it has held her weight as it is intented for dolls!
Whew! Addison succumbed to the sand man's call not long after all the Christmas was unwrapped and played with. Looks good to me!
The day after Christmas several of my siblings and I met at my mom's house for the day. The cousins had fun playing wii together. There were 14 grandkids in all that day! Mom has more little grandkids now than when the John and Elizabeth were bringing theirs home. It seems there is no shortage of children in the Schmutz clan!
When everything is said and done, I am always grateful for this time of year. The best part is the family part. I so love getting together with family and enjoying their company. I love watching all the kids, no matter their ages, play and get along with each other. I love the fact that we can count on our families and that they bless our lives incredibly. 
You didn't tire out Mom, did you, Rach? Or mabybe Grandpa? Wish we could have been there.
ReplyDeleteWish we could have been there too! I missed the commotion and noise of having everyone around. The boys did their best, but not the same as hearing the voices and feet of the little ones. (In Mom's case, the big ones as well). Breakfast in the basement looks familiar. We did it for years too. Looks like Santa outdid himself at your house and that you all had a merry one! Love Ya!
ReplyDeleteToo bad we weren't home this year. We could've had half the kids up and playing Rockband! Maybe next year. Although it was kind of nice to have Christmas at Sarah's this year! Didn't have to decorate at home as much.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great Christmas!
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