A Very Merry Christmas With Finny and Lulu

What a fun fun Christmas it was this year. Both boys senses the excitement from "oohs" whenever Finn saw pretty lights to Lucas understanding that God gave us Christmas and the very best present was the gift of Jesus. Lucas loved going to look at lights, watch Christmas movies, drink cocoa, and unwrap his book from under the tree each day leading up to the 25th. He is totally my kid :) 

One of my favorite traditions is making a video from Santa to each boy, Santa even says their name and shows them pictures from the year, it really is spectacular. I might tear up when they watch it. Lucas was entranced and then couldn't quit jumping and squealing in glee.

Finn got pretty excited too and started waving at Santa. Melt me.

We got busy making Santa and his reindeer a little snack for our house. We just knew he would want to stay awhile and enjoy our cozy Christmas room. Lucas chose a carrot and pecans for Rudolph.

the boys in their matching snowmen pajamas

Christmas morning! Both Josh and I didn't sleep well that night, we were both worried Lucas would sneak down but he was a good boy of course and waited until his clock turned to 8:00. When we went up to his room, he said, "I think Santa probably didn't bring me any cars (what he really wanted), I probably just got books, right?" Haha. Well, much to his surprise, Santa came through (even if it took some ebay searching) and delivered him a stocking full of cars. 

Check out the Santa footprints by the fireplace. . .Lucas wasn't quite as impressed as I was. Santa also left an official letter for Lucas and Finn. Again, Lucas wasn't impressed but oh well. 

Helping brother with his stocking. Poor second children and babies, they just get useful things like cups and snacks. Oh and bubble bath that smells like peppermint. 

Hugs for momma. My favorite gift. 

After our breakfast of buttermilk blueberry cake and my attempt at orange julius' (still need to find a better recipe), we checked out the rest of the tree--including this scooter that he has a blast whizzing around the house with. 

We spent the whole day in our pajamas, skyped with family, ate honey ham and yellow fluffy sauce for dinner and just played and had a great day together. It was perfect in every way.