Gifts, etc.

While the kids are getting stocking stuffers from us this year, we still received some gifts from family in the States. I had sent a list of things (mainly good books) that I thought would be good as a 'wish list' of sorts that wasn't even for Christmas (sent back in October). I was simply responding to an inquiry, and man did they come through. Granted, these few gifts aren't toys, so the excitement may not be quite as big, but it is for me, some of these are still wrapped under the tree. That was from my side of the family. And we just received packages from Poppy and CC too, so the bounty has increased a little. I will document some of these unwrapping days of fun as they unfold (unwrap :)).

We are so blessed...

What I love about both sides of our families is that they never over do it, ever. They respect our desires, they always ask, and never, ever do 'too much'. The gifts are never overwhelming, making the giving and receiving a very cherished and joyful time. Thanks guys, for blessing us so much and helping our children cherish Christmas as they should, as Christ-mas, filled with giving, receiving, and remembering the best gift ever: Jesus.



Here they unwrapped 'The Wind in the Willows' (a super-cool annotated edition) from granddaddy Johnson. You will love this classic, girls! They are always excited about a good story.

And then.....OH MY! Did my mom come through. Grandma Donna won our girls hearts with these ballerina/ballet outfits and shoes. Sophia asks to wear this every day. And she slept in the shoes the first night, then woke up at 2:43 a.m. (yes, I remember), came to my bedside and said: 'mommy, I lost my ballet slipper in my bed'. And she woke up so early that morning too because she wanted to put her leotard back on!


I post all three pics because they wouldn't stop looking at their little tutus or whatever you call them.





The above pics were day 1, and yes it was too cold to have these on, but they were just for a few minutes.

Below is day two, and Sophia really got her spin on...






Such sweet love.
Thank you Grandma Donna, they LOVE LOVE LOVE these!