Christmas Eve

Wow.  What a wonderful whirlwind of fun!  It has taken me a few days to recover from all the celebrating, but I think I'm just about there.  It all started with Christmas Eve at our house.  With 40+ guests it was a bit chaotic, but a whole lot of fun.

The big boys couldn't wait to sprinkle the reindeer food in the front yard.  They know that in years past Santa showed up shortly after. 

 Jack wasn't too into it.  He was happy to hang out with his godfather and eat chocolate :)

Uncle Butch came in to celebrate with us and Will had a blast.  He kept begging for more and more attention and Uncle Butch was happy to give it to him!

 Max's room has a random fireplace upstairs.  It is a bit strange, but in the past Santa has come from upstairs while the boys waited at the front door.  This year they didn't want to miss him so they opened hte doors to the fireplace and camped out up there.  But lo and behold, Santa's bell started ringing in the front yard.  The boys couldn't contain their excitement as the big guy in red came around the house.

Santa had a gift for all three of the boys.  Jack was even willing to sit on his lap to get his present.  He just loves these fishing poles!

Poor Will was a bit disappointed in his gift.  He had asked or walkie talkies and was crushed when he didn't get them.  Santa reminded him that he still had his nighttime gift to deliver later and Will perked up a bit.

So often these days I feel like Max is all grown up.  Christmas Eve was a pleasant reminder that he is still my little Maxman.  He couldn't wipe the smile off his face - well until it was time to take pictures.

The evening was magical in every sense of the word.  We are so blessed to have an amazing family to celebrate with.  It truly is a wonderful life!