We spent our third year waking up Christmas morning in Saudi Arabia and had a very fun and special morning all together as a family! We all struggled with jet lag through the night so we got a late start on our morning. We made Christmas pancakes for breakfast before opening presents. The kids were so excited to see gifts under the tree and couldn't believe that Santa made it to Saudi in time. After celebrating Christmas for a month, while in the USA, the kids were just as eager to see what new toy and gifts they got. We tried getting them to open their gifts slowly, to watch one another and attempt to play with their toys, but that wasn't happening, the kids tore in to each present one after another. Brooks and I loved watching our kids being so excited and enjoying every moment of their morning. They were laughing, checking out one another's gifts, and squealing with excitement!
Gavin got lots of cars, hot wheels tracks, some new DVD's, along with his Spiderman watch that he was so consistent on wanting from Switzerland. He was BEYOND words, over the moon when he opened the watch!
Miles opened his own race car track that he played with non stop for days after Christmas. He got his own cash register, monster truck motorcycle, frisbee, and new books.
Brooklyn got her first baby doll, a play vanity mirror, some floor toys, and girl books. To our surprise, she was very into opening gifts and watching what was going on.
Brooks and I exchanged gifts while the kids opened up their stockings. Brooks got new work out clothes and a traveling backpack. I was surprised with a sewing machine! It was a great Christmas morning for us!
Regardless of where we spent Christmas morning, we were together as a family and made some sweet, sweet memories! It was a fun day together and one we'll remember forever.
After playing with all the new toys and taking naps, we welcomed all our friends over for our annual Christmas Gumbo Dinner. It was a great night celebrating with friends and being together away from family.
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| All the kids! (without Jake) Two years ago, there were 2 kids, now we have 8! |
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| This is what we all looked like trying to get the kids to sit and smile for the above pic |
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| The girls! Steph, we missed you! |
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| Our family away from family |
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