Christmas morning

opening her new Taylor Swift CD

Hannah's new sleep mask she wanted, it says "come back later"

Haydn's new cell phone

Hannah is happy

new Wii game

The girls got up alittle before 7:00 this morning. I heard them playing in Hannah's room with their new dolls. I don't think it dawned on them to look under the tree. Wes and I got up and told them to go out into the living room. From there it didn't take long to get into the stockings and then open gifts. Hannah's bigger item was a crayon maker (you melt crayons together to make tie-dyed crayons). Haydn got a Leap frog sequence game. They both got Family Fun Night 2 Wii game. I think all 4 of us will have fun with that (Wes and I will). We have been spoiled once again this Christmas!

Christmas Eve

grandma Marcia opening her grandma t-shirt! Marcia and her Grandma t-shirt

new Iowa apron

Hannah and her American Girl doll named Kit

Haydn and her Bitty Baby, she named Lily

Hannah opening her armor to hold her American Girl clothes






Hannah sprinkling her reindeer food

We went to church yesterday at 3:00. The church was packed, we even left at 2:30 to possibly get a good seat, well we sat out in the gathering area. It was a nice service. We then headed into Marcia's for supper and to open gifts. The girls made out like bandits there (like always). Their big (favorite) items were Hannah got a American Girl doll and Haydn got a Bitty baby. Hannah also got the game Operation that she has been wanting. We came home set out the cookies for Santa and also sprinkled our reindeer food that the girls got last weekend from Nana and Papa.

Holiday Party

making her snowflake craft

eating her snowman (this is the station I worked at)

singing a Santa song for all us parents

getting her items from her locker. Today was her last day until January!

I helped with Hannah's classroom party today, it was a lot of fun.

limo ride

walking down the hall to the limo

standing by the limo

waiting to get in

Haydn has to pose with her

Today was Hannah Hummer Limo ride. I got a few shots of her, none all that good. I heard the Assistant Principal say that they went by the new school which is across the street from us, so I will have to ask Hannah about that when she gets home from school. Their ride was about 20 minutes. Would of loved to been a mouse in the limo to see what they talked about. They were all to wear a Waukee t-shirt today. She got hers from the fundraisers that she sold this fall, how she earned the limo ride.

Christmas in the Ayr

dad with his waterproof hat

eating M&M's before breakfast

Hannah applying lip gloss and see the mascara (Stella's gift)

Haydn has lip gloss on her eye but also on her lips!

watching a movie in the den

We woke up this morning and opened gifts. No longer do they take turns opening gifts. It is free for all. Kind of makes it more challenging to get pictures of them opening the presents! Hannah got her scooter that she has been asking for. Haydn loved her build a bear clothes and her glow station the best.

cousin gifts

before going to church

The 5 cousins draw names. We let the kids open their gifts from each other Saturday morning. Nana & Papa also read the annual "Night Before Christmas" book. I think this year was the first year they all sat and listened to the whole thing!

surprise visitor

We went to MA on Friday. Mom & dad had some people over for some holiday cheer. Dad's friend Lynn made a surprise visit for the kids. At first Haydn was scared of him but quickly warmed up to him. It was so fun to see the kids reactions to him. He had brought some sleigh bells with him. I believe that was the big hit. Hannah saw him either pull in or leave in his truck so she knew he wasn't the real deal but did enjoy sitting on his lap non the less! Haydn still wants a reindeer that is what she has been telling Santa at the mall. Hannah wanted a two wheel scooter which she got in MA!

Gingerbread House

Hannah's side of the house

Haydn's side of the house

Marcia came out this morning and decorated a gingerbread house with the girls. They each had their own side to decorate. I think Haydn ate as many candies as she put on her side. Of course it turned out BEAUTIFUL!