A Very Georgia Christmas

The kids were good this year, so Santa was good to them. They each found a pile of toys and books under the tree that they had asked for. Skylanders and Pokemon for Henry. Star Wars, Hot Wheels, and Pirates for John. Elmo, Mickey and Daniel Tiger for Peter. And the Beaufort Bonnet Company for Frances (it's her favorite place to shop). Most of the photos of them tearing into their presents are fuzzy. There was too much excitement to capture much in focus. The keeping room was a toy and wrapping paper disaster in a matter of minutes. And the gifts kept coming from Nanna and Pa. Henry and John had been asking for rain boots and their own umbrellas. And they got a lot of use out of them since Christmas Day was rainy and warm. Frances slept in and opened her gifts last. Or really the boys opened them for her. Nanna made sure that Frances has plenty of girly baby toys to play with, including a Mrs. Potato Head. Frances is also ready for summer with her new bonnets, bubbles, and bloomers.

Each child also received an ornament for the year. Henry got a wide mouth bass since he had his first big catch this year. John got a library ornament since he learned how to read this year after many library visits. Peter got a peanut butter ornament since he eats at least one PB sandwich a day, every day. And Frances got a smiley face since she was born smiling. Henry and John made us some gifts at school.  Henry gave us a self-portrait ornament with his favorite things listed on it.  I'm pretty sure he's the only kindergartener at his school that loves lentils.  John gave us a picture frame with his darling face in it.

After gifts, we had our traditional Christmas breakfast - banana splits and reindeer doughnuts. To no one's surprise, the boys cleaned their plates.