We tried to snap some family pictures in front of the tree, but didn't get the best ones. Oh well, at least we have something documented for 2015!
While opening gifts, Nolan started out very serious and was determined to get into the wrapping paper on his own. Once he realized there were toys and things inside for him, he really got into it and was pulling gifts out left and right! He also liked to hand out gifts to everyone, and would hand one off to someone and then hand the next two or three to the same person, thinking they all belonged to that one person. It was cute and we definitely had to make sure we were reading all the gift tags on each one! We didn't get many pictures because we were busy enjoying opening each gift and each other's company, and we were all so spoiled with gifts from our family!
After a late night at Grandma's, we finally got home and quickly left out our cookies and milk for Santa, some carrots for the reindeer, and a little piece of cheese for Santa Mouse! (Read all about our family's Santa Mouse tradition here). We got into our PJs and Nolan passed out as soon as his head hit the crib. He must have known Santa was on his way! Towards the end of the night, I ventured downstairs right before going to bed, and noticed Santa had come! We must have missed him as we were getting ourselves ready for bed... He's a pretty quiet and sneaky guy!
The next morning, Nolan slept in until 8:45! We were excitedly up and waiting for him to wake up so we could see his reaction to Santa's visit. He came downstairs right away and was so happy to see what Santa left him! He ran right to his new kitchen and got straight to playing. What an awesome gift! Santa Mouse also snuck his cheese from our tree and replaced it with a nice little gift, with the signature yellow ribbon, of course!
We opened our stockings first, and Nolan loved digging through and seeing what Santa left him in his. His favorites were definitely the Play Doh that he asked for and the Superman and Batman figurines that he wanted, too! He couldn't believe it! Santa also left him an awesome Chewbaca t-shirt to wear this spring, and Harley even got a few treats in his stocking, too!
We took a quick break for breakfast, and watched the Christmas parade on T.V. while we ate. Nolan loved watching all the cool performances and is really into parades ever since Disneyland! Right after breakfast, we got to opening all of our gifts, which again, we were spoiled with as a family! Nolan had a blast opening his presents and really enjoyed unwrapping and discovering each new toy inside.
Mama got some of her absolute favorite chocolates in the whole world... Hawaiian Hosts, and both Mama and baby were so happy about that gift. Thanks, Daddy! We also snapped a quick bump picture in front of the tree since Christmas marked 20 weeks through this pregnancy already! Whoa!
Auntie Stacey sent some super fun gifts that Nolan loved, and he thought his Pete the Cat book was SO funny when he opened it! Thanks Auntie Acey for our awesome Hot Wheels, road playmat and book! He loves it! Once he had opened all of his toys, he was so happy he just had to pose with the Christmas tree for a picture. He was literally grinning from ear to ear with all of his new toys, and got straight to playing with them all before Papa came over.
Harley even had a blast playing with his newest toy... that hopefully he won't destroy in a couple days!
Shortly after we finished opening our gifts, my Dad came over to spend some time and exchange gifts, too. Nolan got the coolest Lightning McQueen power wheels, and instantly had to drive it as soon as he opened it. We will definitely have some fun times with this car... but definitely outside as Nolan needs some practice steering! :)
Once my Dad left, we ate some lunch and then put Nolan down for his nap, while I got everything ready for our company of my mom, Aunt Denise and Uncle Georges that were coming over for dinner. I cooked my second Christmas ham and it came out pretty good! While we were getting ourselves ready for company and dinner, Harley napped with Nolan's new Cookie Monster toy. Once Nolan woke up, he got dressed in his Christmas outfit and looked simply adorable and like such a big boy! We used the same bow tie as last year... it's too cute!
We had the absolute best Christmas and I know each year is just going to be better and better with Nolan getting older, and even more, having another little one to watch take in the wonder of the holidays! I can't believe next year Santa will have two kids to spoil! I've always loved everything about the Christmas season, but with kids, it makes it a million times better to see the excitement through their eyes, too! Here's to hoping your Christmas was as happy as ours!
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