Last year, we had settled on a gift guide that works well for our family. We buy each kid something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. This year, Claire helped by hand-stamping these tags for the gifts. They were perfect!
We decided to open gifts on Christmas eve.
This Fall, we enjoyed watching the Toy Box together as a family, so for their "Want" gift, this season's winner, The Water Dodger, was a natural choice.
Henry wearing his new hat, and George wearing his new p.j.'s.
Henry did a good job picking out a gift for Claire.
She really likes her new headband.
George's gifts
Henry's gifts
Claire's gifts
And, of course, it's always fun to see what the kids pick out for us as well. Joe got a couple swords from the boys, as well as a "Family" picture frame and measuring tape from Claire.
For me, the kids picked out a lovely necklace and bracelet set, a candle, coloring book, poinsettia flower, and apparently George reluctantly picked out some chocolate.
Then the kids opened their stockings on Christmas morning, and there were some real treasures in there! Their favorites: Claire's retractable fly swatter (Yes, that's correct!), Henry's Hex Bugs and George's stuffed elephant. They also really like their Dominoes game, their Cootie-Catcher Joke Tellers, and their m&m candy canes.
Well, that's it for our family. More Christmas fun with extended family to come!
