This Christmas morning did not start as early as some since the kids were up late enjoying Christmas Eve service and celebrations with many family members. Each Christmas, the kids always feel like the wait at the top of the steps is tortuously long--the excitement and energy to come down and open gifts is hard to contain.
Kate is still working on her gift opening skills.
We enjoyed exchanging gifts.
After the reading of the birth of Christ and a lovely breakfast (provided by Mom the night before) of tea, scones and citrus, we went over to Mom and Dad's for Christmas dinner with the family. It was different this year, celebrating without Grandma, but we all had a lovely, relaxing day--the meal included a Christmas cracker next to each plate, which we all enjoyed the contents of (and felt very British opening it).
Uncle Jeff enjoyed the crown from his cracker enough to wear it outside for his smoking time.
It's great to celebrate with family. We look forward to next Christmas when two more little boys will be joining us.
Merry Christmas everyone!
