Monday, January 19, 2015

Christmas 2014

Finally found some time now that it is mid-January to post about Christmas.  We had a great Christmas.  The kids are now old enough to understand the reason we celebrate Christmas and give gifts.  They still did not understand the concept of asking for certain presents.  If you asked Bennett and Anna Kate what they wanted, they would name items they have.  Not really the idea. 

Bennett was able to participate in the Christmas program at school.  I had heard him sing the song for months.  Anna Kate did not quite understand why she could not sing.  I think we are going to run into this conversation again and again with Bennett and Anna Kate being so close in age, but a year apart in school.

We continued Christmas with our family traditions.  We went to the zoolight safari at the Birmingham Zoo.  Christmas Eve night we decorated gingerbread houses and rode around and looked at lights.  Christmas day was full of fun.  Santa brought the practical items - games, plates/cups, bath towels, pajamas, etc.  Then we opened gifts.  Bennett got a tool set, Toy Story movie, book, and bike helmet.  Anna Kate got a cash register, broom set, Nemo movie, and book.  Later that day, we decorated cupcakes and had a birthday party for Jesus.  I think that is one of my favorite traditions.  I think it helps them understand what we are celebrating. 

I love this special time with my kids.  They make Christmas so fun, exciting, and memorable. 

Nanna and Anna Kate at Bennett's Christmas program. 
Bennett's Christmas Program
 
Santa's Couch




 

Tired from Christmas morning. 
 
Bennett's gingerbread house 

Bennett's gingerbread cookie 
Anna Kate's gingerbread cookie 

Bennett with a lot of sugar. 



Anna Kate's cupcakes for Jesus Birthday party. 
Bennett's cupcakes for Jesus Birthday party. 



My precious angels. 

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