Christmas Day 2016

What a fun filled Christmas Day we had this year! It was everything I hope it would be and more.

Christmas Eve we attended service at church. It's one of my favorite services of the year; I love Christmas carols, add in the candle light and the fact that the boys join us for this service, it really does make for a special time. It seems to have become some what of a tradition to eat at DaVinci's after service, this year we were joined by Dad, Jen and Naomi.

Once home, the boys eagerly changing into their Christmas pjs, set out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for Rudolph. There were many questions of; "will we hear Rudolph on the roof? What time will Santa be here? "How will he get in the house?" I just love the excitement of Christmas Eve and is something I am thoroughly enjoying playing a part in. Of course both boys know why we really celebrate Christmas and if asked will say "it's Jesus' birthday."

Christmas morning was wonderful, both boys were shocked at the sight of the presents under the tree, amazed that their cookies were gone and were beyond thrilled with the gifts they received. Chase's face when he opened his Thomas socks and Lightening McQueen Wii game were priceless. Asher was beyond excited with his color changing Mater and Hot Wheel cars. Chase melted my heart by saying "this is my favorite gift ever Mummy," in response to their Hot Wheels car garage after it had been built.

Being 36 weeks pregnant, I truly got to relax this Christmas as were weren't hosting and Jen was cooking Christmas dinner for all of us. We spent the majority of the day in pjs, played with the boys toys, skyped with family in England and even snuck in a little nap.

We headed over to Dad and Jen's early evening for a delicious Christmas dinner. Of course it came along with all of the yummy English side dishes like Yorkshire pudding and bread sauce. We pulled Christmas crackers, told corny jokes and had the best time together. The boys broke out the Wii and we ended up not leaving their house until 10pm.

I say it every year, but this was my all time favorite Christmas. We totally spoilt the boys, but you know what I'm ok with that. They are thankful for the gifts they received and really do realize how lucky they are to have all that they have. Christmas was fun as a child but it's even better watching your own children!