Reindeer on the roof

Preston and I awoke to Gracie and Bailey in our room at 7 am saying "We heard the reindeer on the roof, we heard the reindeer!" We were glad it was still dark because they were not able to see all their surprises as we wanted to capture their initial reactions on the video camera. Within a couple minutes Grammy, Daddy Bob, Aunt Kara and Uncle Bryan all arrived and the twins came running out to see what Santa had left. Santa had brought big kid bicycles, a hockey set, baby doll accessories and stockings filled with goodies. Santa had thought it would take the twins a little while to "grow into" their big kid bikes but Gracie hopped right on and started cycling around the house. Part of the fun of Christmas morning is that you get to ride your bike through the house. After opening all surprises we enjoyed a yummy Christmas morning breakfast complete with mimosas. After Preston's family had left we put the twins down for a nap so they could enjoy Christmas evening at their Aunt Mary's house. While they were sleeping I decided to put away some of the toys that were all over the floor. Bailey awoke and came downstairs and looked like he was going to cry. Preston asked our little buddy what was wrong and he said "the Grinch stole all of our toys." Preston smiled and looked at me and said "good job momma Grinch!" Needless to say I felt kind of bad but he was happy once I showed him that they were all put away in their playroom. That night we enjoyed Christmas dinner with my sister Mary Ellen and her husbands side of the family. Our Christmas day was filled with excitement, love, fun, memories and thankfulness that our Savior was born on this very special day.