Christmas

This Christmas season has been wonderful. The boys are at such a fun age and have made this year the best one yet. On Christmas Eve, my parents drove up to spend the holiday with us. That evening, we told the boys the story of Jesus's birth and also shared one of our favorite books, "Twas the Night Before Christmas". It was "giving night" for the boys, so they gave each of us a special gift that they had picked out or made for us. (My gifts were super cute nutcrackers made from toilet paper rolls! Love 'em!) Since they had also chosen a gift for each other, they each had one to open. Carter had picked a piano for Bryson, and Bryson had chosen a crane to give to Carter.

On Christmas morning, they had a blast opening the rest of their gifts. Bryson opened his new army costume first and insisted on wearing it while he opened his other gifts. After unwrapping a couple of presents, Bryson wanted to play, so Carter "helped" him open the rest. The boys were given so many great toys, including a riding tractor, a loader, and a new bike! Afterward Carter told me, "Mommy, did you know I got everything I ever wanted for Christmas?!" We all had such a wonderful time, and it was fun to spoil the boys on this special day!