A very Gigi Christmas!

Christmas for us was much different this year...No hustle and bustle of the airport, no CRAZY travel plans. We are finally back closer to our family! My sister flew in on Thursday the 22nd so the girls and I went to Charleston to see her. It was the first time the girls slept together at my mom's...normally Kiersten sleeps in the crib but I put them together and look what I found!!! So precious I had to snap a picture of them snuggled up together.

Most of Friday was a lazy day. Mom started the cooking. Jeff arrived around 1, and Mitch arrived around 3. We watched the Polar Express with the girls and around 4:30 Matt, Cynthia and the kids arrived. Oh, What Fun! The kids were so excited!!! We started the night with a wonderful dinner. Beef Tenderloin, brussel sprouts, twice baked potatoes, dinner rolls...of course most of the grown ups indulged in some fantastic wine. After dinner we headed to the living room to open gifts. Talk about a lucky crew! The kids had so much fun opening up all their gifts.

Colby was so excited to get a train, a firetruck and some tractors. Leah and Macy were overjoyed with their American Girl Dolls and Kiersten couldn't wait to tear into her cupcake kitchen from Uncle Jeff and Aunt Laura. Of course they got tons of clothes too. Laura commented that she has never seen a kid get to excited about clothes, but man does Leah get excited about clothes. The day after Christmas we were at the Carter's Outlet store and Leah informed us that she had to pick out some new clothes...I'm in trouble.







After all the packages had been opened the kids went straight to playing with them. They were so happy...it was great. Papa got in on the action too and played with Colby and his firetruck on the floor. Watching the excitement of opening the presents is fun, but it brings such joy to watch them enjoy them all. Then we settled into the kitchen for dessert. Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake...not to mention the tons of Christmas Cookies too! It was a wonderful time...always is, and always reminds us how truly blessed we are.