christmas morning magic

Christmas morning dawned a little late for our house this year. After a surprise wakeup at 2:30 a.m. from Maddy (she was so out of it, she didn't even notice Santa was there and mom & dad were still up and going) and another wakeup from Carter at 4:30 a.m., we were shocked that they all slept until 7:00. They all think Santa is awesome...he brought all the right stuff!
Jace preparing to fire his Power Ranger Motorcyle-shooter thing...almost lost an eye..hee!hee!

Laityn's new fairy wings and barbie were the stuff dreams are made of. She sported the wings all morning, and every day since.

Carter's shocked face is perfect! He kept saying "I can't believe Kenzie gave me her ipod!" We always have the kids give gifts from home. Some they make, and many are old toys that they save all year to give to eachother. Kenzie was getting a new ipod, so she reloaded the old shuffle with songs just for Carter...such a sister!

Maddy's face...also priceless...and due to a new pokeman card. Carter knew Maddy wanted this specific card, so he traded several of his favorites to a friend to get this card. He hid it away until about a week before Christmas, when he wrapped it up for Mads. And yes, Maddy is sporting new fairy wings too!

Kenzie thinks she knows all...but she was so wrong! Thanks to some table sanding and painting for Nicole, I scored this guitar for Kenz. She was awed! And she has hardly put that thing down. I can't believe her fingers are functioning at all...she plays constantly. We bought a teach yourself book with a CD is she is truly amazing...much to her disappointment, I am still making her continue piano lessons with me!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!