On Christmas eve, before bed, the boys got an idea that they would ask Santa to wake them up so they could go on the sleigh with him. Along with the orange, the cookies, caramel turtles and carrots they left him, they also wrote him a letter..
The letter read, "Please wake Michael and Gabriel up before you eat your cookies and milk. I love you and can we please see your reindeer? Pretty please!"
Michael was determined to catch Santa and purposely slept with his arm outstretched so he could catch Santa having a snack.
That night Santa came and left gifts under grandma and grandpa's storybook tree...
In the morning when the boys woke up (everyone in the picture below just woke up), they were super excited to see if Santa had come. And while excited, they were pretty sad they didn't get to go on Santa's sleigh.
Here they are waiting for their sister to wake up so they could go find their presents...
When they went to their stool to see what Santa had left them, they found a note... (and most of the treats missing).
The note Santa left them said, "Michael and Gabriel, I tried to wake you up, but you were sound asleep. I hope you like your gifts! Love Santa
PS: I'm always watching!
Upon seeing the note, they were even more excited (and perhaps a tiny scared- see Michael's face). Michael said, "Santa's got to be real, he left us this note. And do you see how he said he's always watching."
Yep Michael we did see that. Tell us how you feel about that.
And after reading their note, they were off, determined to find their gifts...
Even sleepy head got up to join in the fun.... got to love that morning hair!
Turns out, it didn't take her long to wake up. Within seconds of seeing Mickey waiting for her under the tree, she was back to her full-of-energy self. Ready to bounce off the walls.
Gabriel was pretty excited about his gift...
And so was Michael...
The boys ripped right into their presents, while Isabelle took her time, eating almost the entire box of Frozen Fruit Snacks Santa had brought her for the long car ride back home. While it wasn't the best parenting decision I've ever made, I told myself it was Christmas and to let it slide.
Lots of smiles on Christmas morning...
And movie gifts to watch on the long car ride back home!
Isabelle's excitement continued too as she happen to spot Daisy Duck under the tree. Now she had two friends to play with.
Here she is asking Grandma where Donald Duck is... guess Santa messed up and forgot another key member of the Mickey Mouse Club House gang.
This is her, "I guess Mickey and Daisy duck will do" face...
While a completely horrible picture of Mom (one I debated about posting many times), Mom got to enjoy Christmas morning with the kiddos too. Here we are looking at a Pok-e-mon book the boys got trying to find one of the guys they like.
MaeLyn and Aaron spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa's house too as she wanted to see the kid's reaction to their gifts on Christmas morning. It was nice to have her there too.
Santa was sure nice to the kids bringing them some fun gifts and a note that convinced the boys there must be a real Santa. Considering those factors, in my mind, that is the definition of a great Christmas. I'd like the magic of this wonderful holiday to last as long as possible.
Until next time,
Angie
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