Christmas Day

We started a new tradition this year of putting wrapping paper at the top of the stairs (Laura's idea) on Christmas Eve so when the kids woke up in the morning they could break through it. It worked great! As the kids have gotten older, Christmas Day has changed. Our traditions have changed a little and been added to. As sad as I am that the kids are not as little as they once were, I've also found that we enjoy Christmas Day more. I'm more relaxed and as a result, I think everyone enjoys the day more. We stayed in our pajamas most of the morning and afternoon and then visited my dad and Nate's family (after Nate shoveled the driveway for over an hour). I was really excited to give my dad his present--a five generation picture of him and his ancestors on his dad's side. At the Nelson's we got to see Ashley and Jared and their family and Luann and her family. I'm always sad when the day is over, but it was a really nice day and the kids were so cute!