We had such afun Christmas this year! We started the festivities at my parent's house on Christmas Eve. We had dinner and then took part in the traditional family talent show where each family has to perform some sort of Chrstmas talent. We sang 'Jingle Bells' and then showed a video of us being "Elfed" from elfyourself.com. Everyone thought this was pretty funny since they don't blog and they'd never seen it before.
We then did the Nativity where Jake and Nathan were both shepherds. They did such a great job- they actually sat there the whole time and Nathan was very concerned about making sure that baby Jesus was doing okay!
They got to open one gift that night and each got a new pair of Christmas pajamas.
Here is what Santa Claus left for the boys during the night. They were so excited when they came down and saw all of their new toys and presents!
Grandma and Grandpa Draper got the boys this teeter totter and Grandma and Grandpa Warnick got the boys the Leap Frog Clickstart, both of which they love!
We then had my parents and Carli and Justin over for Christmas morning breakfast. Later that day we went over to my sister, Christy's house and had the big adult gift exchange and dinner. Overall it was a fun, relaxing day and we think we are sold on celebrating Christmas morning in our own house with our little family!
The day after Christmas we went to Newport Beach with just the four of us and enjoyed playing in the sand, jumping down the sand hills, walking down the pier, riding the Merry-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel and getting candy from the candy shop. It was such a beautiful day!
8 comments:
it looks like the family had so much fun. what is that creepy black horse thing? it looks a little too real. what was in the box? i am dying to know. i hope you are getting ready for american idol.
What great pictures! Looks like so much fun. I was just telling Stacy that we need to start a "day after Christmas" tradition. It's always such a depressing day for me. What a better way than to spend it in the sunshine at the beach???
i'm sold on the idea of christmas morning at home too. how fun is it to just open stuff with your kids?
your boys got some pretty fun things! i used to have one of those horses when i was little and loved it!
I love the 'day after Christmas' trip to Newport. It's a little sad that the holiday is already over! Looks like the Drapers kept their spirits up with yet another new tradition?!? I love how you and Jon LOVE being parents. So fun.
Good times! I lovwe that tradition of the Nativity. I have another friend that, with 8 kids(adults with all their kids) in their family, they do it every year too. Such a fun tradition.
Hi, sounds like Christmas went great. They boys look so excited. I am glad you were able to stay home and be with family, that is great!
p.s. Ryan did not get an XBox it is Dean's.
Looks and sounds like the perfect holiday Sarah. How cute is your house too - can you give us a tour via your blog with pictures and decorating tips...seriously.
Your boys. So cute.
It looks like you guys had a fun Christmas! The beach looks beautiful, what a fun thing to do the day after Christmas. I love your boy's P.J.'s, and that teeter totter looks cool. I'm so sad Christmas is over!
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