For the second year, we went to Top Golf with the Heinholds on Christmas Eve. We had a bit of a wait, so we decided to grab breakfast at IHOP while we wait. We had the nicest waitress! We loved talking to her and she didn't seem to mind a bit she was working on Christmas Eve. She was so kind to all of our kids. We made sure to leave a big tip for her and tell her Merry Christmas. It actually really made me feel the Christmas spirit to meet someone so kind and uplifting.
I didn't take many photos at Top Golf, but fun was had by all.
Our tree looked so pretty this year, I had to take one more picture of it on Christmas Eve. The kids had fun sprinkling Molly's reindeer food from school all over our front lawn before they headed to bed. They all decided to sleep together in Bode's room this year, which I loved!
Sometime during the night, Santa came!
Funny how a few hours later, this is how the room looked! I love the after photo and take one every year. My parents were with us for Christmas this year and we loved having them with us for the Christmas morning fun.
The kids woke up early (I think we told them they couldn't wake us up before 6 am). They were very excited about Santa coming and opening presents.
Davis made me this little heart out of perler beads and wrapped it up himself. I thought it was the sweetest gift and I cherish it. I keep in on my dresser in our room to remind me that even though I am far from a perfect mom, my little boy loves me. I was really impressed with the kids this year in thinking outside of themselves. They all gave each other something and were excited about the giving aspect.
Molly's Magic Mixie was probably the most anticipated toy of the year for her. It's this little interactive toy that is like a mini cauldron you add water to and are supposed to use your magic wand with to reveal a magic little stuffed animal. It was actually really cute and cool and she loved it. Good thing because I heard it was really difficult for Santa to get a hold of one for her!
Christmas dinner turned out maybe the best it ever has this year. It was so good! I love having my parents with us to enjoy it.
Our ward did its Christmas program the day after on the 26th. I took a picture of the kids all dressed up. The second picture is from another Sunday in December that I just want to include because I think Molly looks so darling. Grateful for another merry Christmas with our family!
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