It's All a Blur!!! - part 4

Some intense chess competition.


A new game involving these little pigs..


Kylie setting up her 'pig army' to battle
Jordan's pig farm.


Christmas gift from Kylie.


A 20+ year wish...a Vitamix for dad!!

Since our kids were little, we have had the tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve. And since our kids were little, they have always begged to open ALL their presents Christmas Eve night. So, we let them....
Yep, for the first time, we caved and gave them their Christmas wish. The gift opening didn't end after the first gift was unwrapped. We let the kids unwrap until all the gifts were opened. It sure made for a late night, but one that was filled with anticipation and joy. How fun to just be spontaneous and without tradition!!!! Everyone was thrilled with their gifts and grateful to the giver.
Del was so thoughtful in giving me the gift of having my first year of blogging put into a spiral bound book for not just me, but one for each of our children. I was touched at his desire to have our children enjoy what their mother found to be so important over the past year. A treasured gift.
Money was passed around to the children for future shopping needs and wants, plus some for me was found in my stocking. Santa was very kind this year.
Bedtime came very late Christmas Eve but with the anticipation of sleeping in late the next morning as there would be no unwrapped surprises to keep us restless through the night.
We all slept well.