Our Christmas 2012

 The kids set out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

 Every single night, I check in on the kiddos before I go to bed.  Here is Sagie Boo sleeping on Christmas Eve.  I love to see babies sleep with their bottoms up, but I can't imagine that it would be very comfortable. 

 On special nights like Christmas Eve, the girls get to sleep together.  The girls went to bed around 9:30, and when I checked on them around 11:30, Kate was still awake.  I said, "Kate, Santa is waiting for you to go to sleep so he can come and visit,"  Only Kate would reply, "Well, why are you still up Mommy? He's coming to see you too." 

 Our best effort for a group shot before we opened presents.

 Stompeez!!!

 As you may know, John loves taking care of his lawn.  Emma drew a picture of Daddy cutting the grass in the fall, we had it framed and Emma gave it to daddy for Christmas. 

 Emma striking a pose with a new princess dress.

 New Tonka Trucks for Sage

 My favorite gifts!

 The finale of our Christmas was a big box.  When the girls ripped the paper off the box, Mickey, Minnie and Princess balloons popped up.  There was a sign that read "We are going to Disney World."  We will be heading to Orlando in February.  At this point, the kids are more excited about the airplane, but I can't wait to see their faces once we get to the "Most magical place on Earth." We were anticipating this grand response (just like the commercials) but I guess its difficult to wrap a concept for a five, three, and one year old!

The holidays are always a great opportunity to get together with friends and family.  Above are some of our friends from ONU.

...and some of the children.  Sage and Owen were already in bed when this picture was taken.