Christmas Morning

 Christmas tree splendor on Christmas Eve

 Christmas morning

 Quite pleased that Santa HAD come after all.

 Reading the Christmas story together before opening gifts

Ecstatic that Santa brought the excavator that he wanted.

 Santa thought Ellen would like some balls to throw since she has such a great arm already.

 A coffee maker for Aaron's desk from the kids and Mommy.

  Ellen opening the crib I had when I was a little girl (made by Poppy).

Playing with new toys and a trace of stocking chocolate on her mouth.  Life is good.

Christmas in Whitehouse

First order of business for Daniel-get out Poppy's train! He had been waiting since last Christmas to get it out again. 

Children's Wonderland

The kids loved this indoor train. Even Poppy had to take a ride with them.

Daniel remembered this telescope and was looking for it again this year. 

Opening presents like a pro this year.

He loves his puzzles.

 

Delicious dinner together.

Bedtime stories from Uncle Chris and Aunt Jess.