Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas Memories

Christmas was especially fun this year as all four of our kids are now old enough to kind of get the idea of unwrapping packages. In fact, our greatest challenge all morning was helping Caleb and Emily wait their turn to open a gift and make sure they did not open anyone else’s in between turns. As you can see from the photos the kids were very excited and we all feel very blessed by the many gifts we were able to give and receive this year.

Taylor very excited about her "Santa" gifts - American (AG) Doll and a closet/cabinet to hold all their clothes and accessories.
Emily checking out her stocking

Brandon with his movie replica light saber - "Santa" found an amazing deal on this thanks to Aunt Bonnie contacting him about a big Amazon price error.

Caleb trying out his new Smart Cycle from Santa.

Taylor checking out her stocking stuff. A new little purse for her AG doll

Brandon with some of his Star Wars Lego sets.

Caleb opening a very special gift from Grandpa Wamhoff. A wooden shelve he built for Caleb's trains.

Charlie hung the shelve in Caleb's room and as you can see Caleb loves it!

Taylor opening her gift from Grandpa Wamhoff and Aunt Bonnie - Wooden bunk beds for her AG dolls. My dad made the bunk beds and Bonnie made all the bedding. As you can see Taylor was very excited. She loves it!

Brandon with his gift from Grandpa Wamhoff - an amazing wooden Crane! I can't believe my dad built this -it is awesome and really works! Brandon and Caleb will love this!

Emily with her bath toy from Aunt Sheri and Uncle Bob. Shortly after she opened this both Caleb and Emily were asked to take a bath. Already used it twice and they love it!

Very cute sweater from Aunt Bonnie - I could not help but think of my mom when she opened this. My Mom loved rabbits and she purchase a similar sweater for my niece Makenna when my mom found out that Bonnie would be having a little girl before she passed away about 3 years ago.

Caleb opening a gift.

I asked him to hold it up and smile.

Taylor opening a horse for her AG dolls.

Emily opening a gift from Gram's and Pop's - Caleb checking it out too!

Caleb wearing one of Brandon's presents - A Star Wars Captain Rex Clone helmet.
Brandon opening the helmet
Aftermath - pre-clean-up!

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