Go kart rides!

Rick trying to fit.

Almost there...

...he made it.

and they're off!

There they go!

Aubrey's turn!

She loved it!

Our neighbor got a new go kart for Christmas and the little ones were just dying to try it. The only way Mommy was going to let them was if Daddy drove them. It was a tight squeeze but well worth it, all three (Daddy included) loved it!

SNOW

The snowman Rick and Andrew made.

Andrew was so proud!

Snowball fight!

I think Andrew won.

My little snow angel!

Ok, so we had a white day after Christmas but it was beautiful! Snow fell all day long and Andrew finally got to play in it late this afternoon. He was so excited, he could barely stand still to put his coat on! In case you were wondering, Aubrey was sick with the croup and Davis was at a movie with Pa and that's why you only see Andrew in the pictures.

Christmas Day 2010

Grandma reading to Aubrey.

Santa was here!

Opening stockings.

Opening presents.

Here it comes...

...the BIG DINOSAUR!!!

Having so much fun!

In the midst of chaos.

Helping open new toys.

How many grandparents does it take?

On Skype with Uncle Jon and Isaac.

Nikki and David.

Tim and Annette.

Our wonderfully crowded table!

Davis took my spot!

The kids table...

...plus a giant Mommy! I look enormous at that table!

Our 16th Christmas together.

Nikki & David

With my fabulous friend, Annette, and her extremely yummy eggnog!

David helping Andrew build his train track.

Working on an after-Christmas puzzle.

This was our biggest Christmas Day yet with 14 in our house for brunch! We had both sets of grandparents, the Elston family, and Nikki's boyfriend, David. It was quite a full house and there was so much food! Davis wanted to sit at the big people table so I got booted down to the kids table with Andrew & Aubrey but they made for good entertainment! What a great Christmas!

Christmas Eve 2010

Pa, Grandpa, Grandma, Davis, Nana & Aubrey at Bellacinos.

Coloring with Nana.

Andrew helping Grandma sew.

Grandpa's girl!

Relaxing.

Aubrey's ready!

Presents, presents, and more presents!

Andrew stirring the beignet mix.

Aubrey's turn.

My little chefs.

Helping Mommy.

Cutting out shapes.

Davis and the bell cookie cutter.

Aubrey liked the angel.

Andrew liked the snowman.

The finished products! Yum!

Enjoying our yummy dinner!

Powdered sugar is our favorite part!

Mmmm!!!

Presents under the tree...

...more presents under the tree.

Anxiously waiting to open presents!

Aubrey found hers!

Davis was pleased!

Andrew was super excited over his Toy Story 3 Train!

But his favorite present was his dolphin pillow pet from Nana!

Grandpa putting together Aubrey's Diego Rescue Center.

Pa helping Davis put together his Lego watch.

Mommy helping Andrew with his train.

Daddy's turn to help.

Pa & Nana helping with more legos.

Davis putting out milk for Santa.

Cookie plate.

Aubrey putting out cookies.

Putting out carrots for the reindeer.

Have to make sure there's a carrot for each reindeer, including Rudolph!

Oats and 9 carrots.

This Christmas is very exciting to my children because both sets of grandparents are here! Grandma & Grandpa (Kulp) arrived at our house Thursday morning and Nana & Pa (Kaplan) arrived lunchtime today. We enjoyed a Christmas Eve lunch at Bellacinos after Nana & Pa got into town. Then, for dinner the children helped make Christmas-shaped beignets which we all enjoyed. Everyone watched Charlie Brown for a few moments and then it was on to opening presents. Since there were so many presents this year, they were each allowed to open three tonight. After presents were opened and played with, we set out milk and cookies for Santa and carrots and oats for the reindeer. Grandma and Nana read stories and tucked the children into bed. Merry Christmas everyone! May the magic of the season bring you and your family joy.