Christmas Eve

We woke up Sunday to snow! The girls were excited to go out in it....for about 20 minutes! Presley doesn't have snow boots that fit and I didn't put snow pants on them b/c I didn't figure they would be actually IN the snow, I was wrong. They got cold and wet and came back inside.

We headed to my parents about noon to do decorate cookies!

Some are more creative than others!

We were there for a couple hours and then came home to get some stuff done for Christmas. I had two desserts to make, so each one helped me with one of them. This was a good way to reduce the amount of fighting and bickering they do with each other and help me keep my sanity also. Presley helped Piper write a list for Santa (nice timing huh?) and we tried to get organized and picked up before the chaos of Christmas morning.

We usually have them open their presents from us and from each other on Christmas Eve and leave Christmas morning for Santa gifts.....but not before we got pictures in front of the tree!

 

 

Piper got Presley an 'American Girl' boy doll, she was very excited!

Presley got Piper some legos and a color/sticker book.

We always get them new jammies, a movie or two (to watch that night) and this is the 2nd year we have bought them Adventureland season passes as part of their gift also.

We decided to try some chocolate fondue this year. They girls LOVED it and scarfed down the bananas and strawberries first. It was something different to do that I think we all enjoyed.

 

 Piper wanted to try bacon in the chocolate, so we did!

 

Then their favorite part of Christmas Eve......bubble bath in our Jacuzzi tub! They only get to do this about twice a year and they have so much fun!

Then they put on their new jammies......with the matching doll jammies! :)

And we headed to the basement to cuddle up and watch BFG before bedtime and before Santa came!