Christmas Day 2011

Christmas was a little more fun this year since the boys are getting older, especially with Jake. He kinda had a better understanding of Santa this year!

James woke up first and already checked to see if Santa came before he came to our room. He ran in saying, "Santa came!" 

 We hurried downstairs to see everything! 

 The boys started with their stocking so we could give Brianna a little time to drag herself out of bed. 

Smurfs!!

 New toothbrushes!

 Mario Cart

 Making the boys wait for Brianna was torture for them. They finally got started on the Santa gifts!

 They tore through them so fast we couldn't believe it! Hardly a second to even stop and see what one gift was before they were on to the next!

 Brianna barely awake as usual on Christmas morning! 

 Nonni kissing Jakey

 Nonni getting her annual calendar

A big gift for Nonni and Papa...

 A firepit! We always wanted them to get one so we could make s'mores and sit by the fire at night in the summer... it was kinda a gift for ourselves! :) 

 After breakfast we went down to the Rimlinger's to celebrate with them and Nonna and Grampy. 

James and Jake got CARS play-doh!

 Another thing that was on their list! YAY! 

 Cars suitcases from Auntie Amy! James always wanted one! 

They have been using their suitcases even to just go over to Nonni's house! 

 Craig, Nonna, Brianna

 Patrick and Jakey

 Mitchell and James

 After lunch with that side of the family, we are back at my Mom's to open more presents and have dinner with the Giuseffi's, Ting and her family, and Nikki and Sabrina.

 James and his buddy Ian eating dinner

 James and Jake were thrilled when they got remote control cars! 

 Jake couldn't do his very well

 And every 5 minutes this wold happen...

 Ian

 Jade

It was a very long day with no naps. About the fifth time Jake had a meltdown it was time for us to go. Jake fell asleep the second he got in the car! 

We had such a blessed Christmas and the boys already can't wait till next Christmas!