Thankfully Carter hasn't quite gotten the whole essence of the waking up xmas morning and opening gifts. At 7:15 this morning he crawled into bed with us just like any other normal day. As soon as he realized that it was presents day he was a present opening force to be reckoned with. Present after Present torn open, given a swift once over, and thrown aside to make room for the next present. When he finally ran out of presents it took some convincing that he couldn't open every present under the tree.
Boppa and Cha Cha came over for an Xmas morning feast. Susan cooked up a breakfast casserole that couldn't be beat along with bagels, muffins, and mimosas! All served up on the first inaugural outing of our China (after 6 years in their protective casings).
Susan spent the majority of her "down time" (I say that with a chuckle that only parents of multiple children can understand) baking scrumptious herb bread and a pear/pomegranite salad that were terrific.
After the feast the adults had a movie white elephant gift exchange. Of course we found time in there somewhere for dessert. And Finley... being Finley.... took the opportunity to take an early taste of the Red Velvet Cake.
Isla has been the best little girl these past few days. She has been happy (well.... except for Santa's lap), obliging to being held by all sorts of people, and really talkative, and of course absolutely adorable!
The day was so full-up-o-fun that Susan and I didn't exchange gifts until 9:00 tonight.
Nighttime now!
PS Hi Grandma and Grandpa... we are leaving up the xmas decorations and we're looking forward to you coming out on Tuesday! See you soon ;)
