Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Christmas Eve was a good mix of time at home and time at Mimi and Papa's.  This morning, Kyle went to work. The kids and I stayed home and made some snacks/appetizers to have for the day.  We also spent time watching Christmas shows and playing.  Late afternoon, we went to Mimi and Papa's.  There we opened gifts.  Kathryn and Kaden racked up!  They got a Wii U from Uncle Michael and Uncle Jay, and they got tons of clothes and other goodies from Mimi and Papa.  Kathryn loved opening gifts this year, and she was able to find her name on the gift tags.  Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Joe joined us this Christmas Eve too.  After gifts, Kyle and I went to church.  This is my favorite Christmas tradition.  After church, we went back to Mimi and Papa's for a delicious steak dinner.  Next, we headed home and ended the night preparing for Santa.  I LOVE having a four year.  It makes Christmas so magical and fun!

Kaden watching Kathryn open presents

Opening gifts at Mimi and Papa's

Uncle Jay

Daddy and Papa

Uncle Joe and Aunt Charlotte

Writing Santa a letter

Working hard on her letter

Setting out the reindeer food

Our front door this holiday season...love my Santa

Treats and letters for Santa (one from Kathryn and one from Kaden)

Buddy's last spot for the year...Kathryn cried when telling him goodbye...it broke my heart!