Christmas Day

Christmas Day was jam packed with activities.  We woke up Christmas morning, and of course, Avery wanted to open presents immediately.

 

She decided to go for the easy route of just dumping the contents upside down

One of her most prized presents that morning- M&M's

There is quite the story behind these horses.  Avery and Sophia rode very large stuffed horses at Costco about a month before Christmas with my Mom.  After that, every time anyone would ask what she wanted for Christmas she would say, "A forsey!"  She said it so many times and was absolutely convinced that Santa was bringing it for her that I had to find a much smaller scale horse present.  By the look on her face I don't think she was disappointed...well, until we went to Sophia's house later that day and she saw the giant horse :).

After opening presents, we ate some cinnamon rolls for breakfast, a yearly tradition.

 



Singing Happy Birthday to Jesus!

Around lunch time, we headed over to Steph and Scott's house to celebrate with my family.

 



Sophie was so proudly carrying around this present.  It was hilarious!

Cousin hug

So excited about a new princess video!

Shutterfly calendar of the cousins.  I spend far too much time on that website around Christmas time!

I found this marshmallow bow and arrow for Andrew at the Nutcracker Market.  It reminded me of the Hunger Games.   I figured that if anyone would appreciate it, it would be him!

Princess PJ's

After naps, or lack-there-of on Ave's part, we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house to celebrate with my Mom's whole side of the family.  Here are some pics from that afternoon-

 



Nice side pose Daddy!

It was a busy day but we had a good time with all of our family.  It was so much fun celebrating with Avery this year.  I loved watching her open her gifts and get so excited about all the festivities!