Christmas in Auburn is a fun time with food (soup this year), fire (even if it is too warm), and lots of smiles.
Orion had a package of extra Nerf darts in his stocking. While Jonah tries out the whistle from his stocking.
This year, the kids (our kids) drew names and shopped for a thoughtful gift for their recipient. I felt like it made the gift giving much more heartfelt.
Orion had Jonah. Orion loves Legos and he thought Jonah might as well.
Jonah also loves tractor rides from Grandpa. So, tractor legos it was.
"Plus he can learn colors and fruit!" ~Orion
Within a few days, I received a text from Brandy that included a picture of Jonah leaned over the table closely contemplating the box of his legos. It was so special to see. Orion appreciated it as well!
Maebelle shopped for Kenzie. She found something crafty that would also be useful afterwards. It's a pillow craft so after you're done creating the face of the big eyed cat, in this case, she can keep it on her bed or use it around the house.
For some reason I didn't get a picture of Orion with his gift open, but Kenzie had him and he got this really cool remote control bumper car set.
You have to try to bump into the other car and knock the other guy off of his car to win. It's really fun! And it's remote control. Orion LOVES anything remote control! (Honestly, what boy doesn't love remote control?)
Maebelle received a peace sign chalk board, which matches the peace sign necklace Grandma got for her. : ) Parker also got her a dreamcatcher craft. Both right in line with Maebelle's interests.
Jonah had Parker's name. At 11 years old, you don't really need toys, so really cute socks and athletic clothes it was.
I have to say, I was a bit jealous. Her outfit was so cute! Good work Jonah!
On to gifts from Grandma and Grandpa!
Oh, the anticipation! The wonder...what ever will it be?
"I bet it's a Nerf gun Mama. It's the right size!"
Maebelle has been wanting Apples to Apples for probably over a year. She LOVES that game!
All the kids got jammies as well!
Warm, cozy jammies are a Christmas tradition at my mom's house.
Just what he was hoping for! Leave it to Grandma to deliver!
More to come!
