The Tenth Day of Christmas

On the tenth day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me...... a tea party with their new dollies and new table and chairs.

The Ninth Day of Christmas

On the ninth day of Christmas, Claire gave to me.... anticipation. Isn't that one of the best memories that you have of Christmas? Being so incredibly excited about the holiday that you can hardly stand it! When I brought home the girls' new plaid dresses for Christmas, Claire couldn't wait. Claire wanted to immediately put the dress on. After she adorned the dress, she went it to the play room and returned with her purse and baby doll stroller. She then proceeded to wave and say "bye-bye". That girl is something else!

The Eighth Day of Christmas

On the eighth day of Christmas, Lucy gave to me.... traditions. Every morning when Lucy wakes up, she wants you to turn on the lights of the Christmas tree and the garland on the mantle. Then she prompts you to take the snowman globe down so that she can give it a kiss. I must admit for the first time in many years, I am not itching to take down the Christmas decorations and get everything put away. This year, I wish that it could last just a few more days. It is true, children do make Christmas wonderful and remind me of the true magic of the season.

The Seventh Day of Christmas

On the seventh day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me...... wrapping paper and bows. They had much more fun with the boxes and wrapping paper than they did with the presents themselves!

The Sixth Day of Christmas

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to Daddy, a lesson in patience! Here are some pictures of Daddy trying to put together the new tent that the girls got for Christmas. It was all smiles to start out and then, by the end, Santa's little helpers were not so helpful. Daddy decided to just wait until they went to sleep to attempt the construction project.

" Don't forget this piece, Daddy!"

"Aren't we good helpers, Mommy?"

"I don't know Daddy, maybe you should read the directions."

Daddy realizing that he can't say what he really wants to say in front of the girls.

The Fifth Day of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me.... family and new toys! Here are some pictures of the girls enjoying Christmas day.

Here are my new sunglasses! Oh yeah, and my Grandma, Aunt Molly and Uncle Scott!

Claire and her buddy Nick showing off Nick's new toys

Nora trying out Claire's new carseat

The kids eating lunch at Grami Tami's. Owie got a new hockey helmet from Santa!

The Fourth Day of Christmas

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, Claire and Lucy gave to me, priorities. "I know that we've got these presents to open but look, Santa didn't eat all the cookies that we left for him!"