Cayben was the first to wake. When we woke it was still dark outside. He whispered to Dad, "Dad can I go pee? I don't want to startle Santa." Shay assured him that it was fine and that it was actually morning. He was the first to go check out his presents and was pleased to find Techno, the robotic dog he's been asking for.
(Excuse all of the really poor quality photos. My camera was recently smashed, so all I have is my crappy phone camera. It doesn't even have flash. For this reason I was hoping the kids wouldn't wake until the sun was out. Oh well.)
Solee was up next. She got a little ride on 4-wheeler. Now she can cruise around with her siblings. That is until something gets in her way, at which point she'll continue to push on the go button and spin out. She hasn't quite got the whole steering concept yet.
Embrie finally woke up. She got Cuddles, the Fur Real Pet monkey she wanted.
Dad reminded the kids that a pickle was hiding in the tree. Everyone looked and looked for the pickle. Embrie said, "Since we all found it, we'll share the prize." I didn't really get what she was talking about, but didn't inquire. Shay and Cayben continued to look and eventually gave up. I went over to show them where the pickle was hidden and said, "Really? None of you could find it?" Embrie said, "I know where it is," and pointed it out. Suddenly her first comment made sense.
While the kids played with their new toys, I got breakfast cooking. I made a delicious breakfast casserole and monkey bread.
While breakfast was in the oven we opened all the gifts under the tree. We were all spoiled!
The kids spent the majority of the day playing and watching their new movies. Solee and I took a forever long nap, which is like a Christmas miracle. Shay cleaned up the aftermath. What a man!
In the evening we drove around the peaceful, sleeping town and finally found a place to eat dinner. Dinner was a nice, simple end to our Christmas day.
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