Christmas - Finally!

Though we did not end up spending Christmas Day where we had expected, we had a good Christmas 2010. In our own home. An unexpected treat.

Eric and I knew our little rooster would be crowing even earlier on Christmas morning, so I decided to set one rule: We ALL have to be awake before any presents can be opened.

5:45 AM

A: Daaaaaaaaady!

Eric heads in her room to hear the predictable.

A: I'm ready to get up!

E: Ian's not awake yet so you need to stay in bed.

The next 30 minutes, yelling: "Is Ian awake yet?"

For some reason, Ian wasn't able to sleep much longer, and Christmas morning begins. First, with Audrey hearing Santa's letter to her and Ian.

And before I had even sat down with camera in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, Audrey was showing Ian his stocking stuffers. She later moved on to show Eric his and then eventually got to her own stocking. Oh so excited!

She of course got a ton from Santa. Warm princess pajamas which make her look so grown up. And puzzles. And books. And snow boots. No coal for this little girl.

And when all the gift unwrapping was done, Audrey surveyed what she had received and thought about some things Santa could bring for her next year!

We of course have much to be thankful for, not the least of which is another year of good health and development for Audrey.