Day Three Hundred and Sixty and Counting...

Merry Christmas!
Poor Grace wasn't feeling her best, and the anticipation of Santa's visit just wasn't helping her this morning, so we took pity on her and got up a lot earlier than we had secretly hoped to... and it was well worth the loss of sleep!

Grace was thrilled to see the gifts under the tree, and Livie dove right in, ready to begin the unwrapping!  Both girls were careful to put their gifts aside as they moved from present to present... it was fun to watch!  They were both very happy with their gifts!

And this afternoon, we were off to Grandma and Grandpa's house!

The girls were happily spoiled by their grandparents and Aunt Natalie and Uncle Rob... both in gifts and love and kisses!  Many thanks!  We had a wonderful day visiting and eating!  Nothing like the Christmas season to bring us together and just enjoy.

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Nine and Counting...

Jeremy and I have decided that we need a new family Christmas tradition of our very own.  Something we didn't do with our respective families growing up.  And then it struck us (in the form of a grocery flyer...)!  Our girls love seafood... so why not make Christmas eve dinner a seafood celebration?

So, for the very first time, as a family, we bought live lobsters and brought them home for dinner!

The girls were fascinated with the little guys!

And man!  Did they taste delicious!

And to honour two other family traditions that we have decided to hang on to:

Jeremy read the girls "T'was the Night Before Christmas" - his copy from 1979!

And, the girls got new Christmas pajamas to wear!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

And a most prosperous New Year!

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Eight and Counting...

Jeremy and I bought each other new phones for Christmas, and the girls are fascinated with them.  It could have something to do with the fact that they can do so much more than just talk on it...

Yes, they are watching a Goldfrapp music video...

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Seven and Counting...

Jeremy decided to break out the vacuum tonight and "terrorize" the girls!

There was lots of running around, screaming, and giggling!

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Six and Counting...

Since we had to move some stuff around in the living room to accommodate the Christmas tree, the girls dollhouse got tucked in between the armchairs.  It has created an interesting little space that the girls are quite fond of... and spend a lot of time in it, and fighting over it.
Luckily, for this photo, they were both happy...

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Five and Counting...

Every chance the girls have, they are asking to have the Christmas tree lights turned on.  And to make the tree even more special and sparkly, there are some special ornaments on it.  Jeremy's mom bought the girls some adorable stocking ornaments, and the girls both made ornaments at daycare.

The angel is Olivia's and the tree is Grace's.  Both handmade, and so special!

Day Three Hundred and Fifty Four and Counting...

In the midst of all the crazy holiday preparations and shopping insanity, its nice to just take some time and be together doing whatever.  As long as we are together, that is all that matters!

Playing nicely together... what a nice change!

And then shortly after...

 

It was time to play under the table...!