late delivery of Gpa and Gma's Christmas gifts

 story time with Uncle Andrew

 premeal entertainment provided by grandpa...

 ...and grandmaRibs!

 Uncle Danny brought the girls their first cream horns (my Grandpa Smart's favorite).

 They were a hit.

I think Lena missed her buddy.

Christmas with the Parmentars

What a fantastic Christmas.  M and L were up around 7:30.  We put them off for about 20 minutes (trying to wait on Jolie to wake up), but that is all they could take.  We let them rip into their stockings and open one present before their sister woke up.  The girls were so grateful for their gifts, and they even enjoyed watching Jolie get excited.  After breakfast all the girls shared their toys and played together.  We were lazy and enjoyed each others' company all day.  It was perfect.

It is so awesome to have family so close!  We spent Christmas Eve day with David and Laurie's family.  We opened gifts, decorated cookies, and went to mass together.  I know the last picture is not the best, but at least it has all the kids in it!

Christmas Eve Cherub Choir and reenactment at the neighbor's house