Maddie had to make sure Daddy's tie looked good!
Isn't she adorable. She makes every picture look good.
I just love Christmas Pictures!
Family picture taken at Farmer Church (Christmas Eve Service)
We got home pretty late from the church, so we actually slept in (a little) on Christmas morning, but the kids were pretty excited. Maddie had to be fed first, but then we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus and blew out the candle on our Coffee Cake. Ronnie blew it out before I could snap a picture - he was pretty hungry!
We also did our Last Advent Devotional to celebrate Jesus. The boys have really enjoyed it this year. With all the sickness we have had to catch up a couple of days, but we did finish and enjoyed this celebration of Jesus Birth.
Next it was just pure delight and anticipation. Look at all those presents, Eli was so excited!
I loved watching Maddie play with the wrapping paper. She could care less what was inside, she just wants to eat the wrapping paper.
All the kids are fun to watch open. Those big eyes of wonder and then even bigger as they figure it out, or even when they have no idea, but they know it's good. Below, Eli was clueless as to the gift (a doctor kit), but he was excited too. 
He was quick to try it out. After all, we wouldn't want a sick little girl while we're opening presents.
Police Officer, Eli, gives a salute (or something).
The boys loved this rug with roads and the new hot wheel station.
Since the big boys have enjoyed camping so much with daddy, we figured it was time for a sleeping bag, canteen and little lantern. (They enjoyed them and already camped out on their bedroom floor last night.)
They all camped out in sleeping bags in the afternoon and we enjoyed a family movie, Winn Dixie.
It was a wonderful family day and we had a great time.
To some today might be a let down. All the excitement leading up to Christmas, all the business to get prepared. All the fun of unwrapping and giving. But to those of us who are Christians...we can live in the excitement and anticipation all year long.
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus! We're so glad you were born and we're so glad that we can be in a constant relationship with you!
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