Christmas Day 2013!

Christmas came like a flash.  It's hard to believe how time flies by as we get older.  The girls of course woke very early on Christmas morning, while I tossed and turned all night long.  We were scoping out our gifts by 6:30 A.M.

It's not the greatest picture, but you can kind of see the look of excitement on Olivia's face when she got her long awaited American Girl doll.  Her name is Kaya and she is a Native American.  Olivia adores her.  Santa must have thought she was good this year.

Mia only wanted a glow pet from Santa and he did not disappoint.  Of course Santa brought her a few other things, but she was thrilled her main item was checked off her list.

Around 8:00 A.M. Grandma and Grandpa, along with the Smith family arrived at our house to do our McNeil family Christmas.  Here everyone sits eagerly awaiting.

                                      
Finally the children are allowed to open some presents!  It's great being able to all get together on Christmas.

Titus and James each modeling their stylish new hats.

Asher got a camo U of M hat from Grandma and Grandpa.

Olivia was thrilled to receive Telestrations, he new favorite game we played at Dave and Sharon Smith's house at Thanksgiving time.

Naomi and Mia playing with one of Naomi's new toys.

I love this picture of Jared and Jadon.

After all the gifts were opened, thank yous said, a prayer was said, and breakfast was served.  A whirlwind time, and everyone was gone in the blink of an eye.  My once picked up house was left with boxes and wrappings, but I did have a picked up kitchen with the dishwasher running.  (I've been quite good about this and proud of myself to say the least.)  We tidied up a bit and then headed over to Nana and Papa's house for Christmas on the Feyes side of the family.

Mia modeling her new scarf from Aunt Jen.  

The funniest gift of the year was given to John.  He hit a parking sign a few months back while turning a corner.  He said he just nicked it, but it was at a 45 degree angle with the ground.  Esther called the city to let them know and they removed it.  Unbeknownst to John, Esther arranged with the city to get the actual sign he hit.  They are no longer using that type of sign and will be replacing it with a different version.  It was hysterical.

Olivia showing of her new Duck Dynasty camouflage nail polish.  I know, why?  But she loves it.

Mia feeding her new baby alive.

Andy and the girls being silly.

One of the best parts of Christmas was being able to have ALL our family together on both sides.  Aaron and Christy were here from Georgia and Jennifer and Robert as well.  What better time for a family picture.  I always want a white Christmas, and it wasn't completely white, but there was a dusting which appeased me.  I hope everyone was able to have a blessed Christmas to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, surrounded by family and loved ones.