We celebrated Christmas the next morning (12/24) with Paul's immediate family. First, Grandma Mattson had a surprise--Santa PJs for Alex. He was so cute in them--I think he wore them most of the weekend! All the kids loved opening all their presents. The little kids (Alex, Logan & Brooklyn all got new sleeping bags so they can be like the big girls) from grandma & grandpa. Anna got lots of new clothes from Craig & Tiff, a barbie from grandma & grandpa (and another present to open christmas morning). Alex got a new stuffed puppy from Craig & Tiff and "lucky" the dog from grandma & Grandpa--a dog that actually obeys your commands!! Both kids got "I heart Uncle Craig" shirts--Kiki will have to keep up with him!
After opening presents, it was time to plow/shovel out of the snow. There was a lot to get through. Paul & I had to get to the store before other festivities began too. That afternoon we celebrated Christmas with Rhonda's family--Nick, Angie, Cody & Cole; Rod; Sam, Michele, Mariah & Tyler; and Shell. All the kids had fun playing together and being crazy! After dinner they were able to open presents. Anna & Kate got new princess jewelry boxes and all the kids were spoiled! After a long (and no nap for Anna) day, it was time to head to Deer Lake for Christmas morning. The kids of course passed out in the car before we got there so we settled them into their beds and waited for Santa to come!! My mom & sister met us up there that night.
Christmas morning, the kids woke up and were excited to see Santa had gotten our e-mail. He had also eaten a bit of a cookie & left us a note! Anna had a dollhouse all set up & Alex had a train table all ready to go. Both kids were so happy they didn't want to keep opening presents and wanted breakfast first! Grandma made up pancakes for all of us & we got started on present opening. The kids had a lot of presents-between us, Santa & my mom & sister. Big highlights for Anna were 2 more barbies, clothes, monkeys jumping on the bed game, a kaledoscope from Grandma; card game, tic tac toe mat and cute clothes (including Dora sweats and a scottie sweater outfit) from Kiki; a bathroom for her dollhouse from Grandma & Grandpa; accessories for her doll & a ballet outfit for her doll and a kitchen for her dollhouse from Santa; a Buzz Lightyear from us & a buzz ornament & new hat/mittens from Alex. Alex's highlights included a stuffed Buster dog (called Bustie), a christmas Mickey and cute clothes from Kiki; a puzzle and clothes from Grandma; Elmo vet building set from us; pluto ornament & new hat/mittens from Anna. Grandma gave the kids a 3D toy store game for the WII as well, but Paul seemed to get more enjoyment from it then the kids (other than they like watching daddy play)
We had to take a break in between all the present opening. The kids just didn't have the stamina. And, after all the presents were open, they were most interested in playing with plastic cups on the table. Go figure!
Friday night, my cousins Tim & Kate (and their dog Libby) and Katie & Smokey joined us for the evening. On Saturday, Pam & Dick (and their dog Daisy) joined us before dinner and Jodi & Jeremy came up after we were all asleep that night. The weekend at the cabin was a lot of fun. The snow provided lots of entertainment for the kids, the dogs & us. Except Alex. Poor guy does NOT like going outside. He'll get bundled up, but wails as soon as he's outside. We thought taking off his boots would help the situation, but that didn't help. We also got lots of play, cuddle and game time in...including pictionary on Sunday night (much to my dismay). Of course, got some rice krispies in as well (a first for Alex). We had a lot of fun together. It was nice to have all the cousins in town, but most importantly Jodi & Jeremy. The kids were royally spoiled with all the attention they got from everyone. We headed home on Monday night and found lots of snow waiting for us. Thankfully, Paul's present for Christas was a snowblower!!
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