Christmas!!!

As I am sure anyone with kids can tell you, Christmas is just more fun when there are kids involved. Hyat was just learning what Christmas was and only knew that we would start opening all those presents on Christmas whatever that was. So, in the end, I think we were a little more excited for Christmas than Hyat, but it was still a blast. Hyat had a great day and thrived on all the attention. He really enjoyed opening his presents, but he also enjoyed playing elf and delivering presents to everyone else. When he would deliver a present we would ask "Hyat what is it?" And he would reply, "I don't know! Open it!" He would stand anxiously by and watch you open it only to wonder what was so exciting about a waffle iron, a pair of pants, or whatever else mundane adult thing was exchanged.

We had stayed at my parents house and here is Hyat when he first came down stairs. I think he was bit overwhelmed by everyone staring at him and not really knowing what we expected him to do.

He finally settled in and got excited about his wagon and his new bean bag chair. We took a quick spin in the wagon then tackled stockings before breakfast. Don't worry Embrie is really not that terrified, her eyes are that wide most of the time!

As a tradition with my family we have also used plain 'ol socks for stockings. Well, a 2T sock (actually Hyat's socks aren't even 2T they are still 6-12 month but that is another story) doesn't work to well. Neither does a 3-6 month sock, so the kiddos got to use full pjs to hang by the chimney! Here is Hyat digging in!

Next we had a delicious breakfast and then finally tackled presents. I am not sure when Hyat transitioned from pjs to just roos, but can only assume it was after a trip to the potty. Full pjs are a lot of work when it is time to head for the potty. We did manage to get his new slippers on him! Hyat brought home some loot in his new wagon like a fly rod and skis! (Yes, the fly rod is for him and not Buck, I think Buck is just anxious for his new fishing buddy)! Hyat wanted to go skiing right then so he took his first spin in the living in roos and slippers! Then we made it outside to go down the hill in my parent's front yard!

The rest of Christmas was pretty mellow just enjoying each other and playing dominoes...