Christmas Day with my boys

A few years ago Christian and I spent Christmas Day with just the two of us.  At the time I thought it was a little sad that we weren't with any family that day as we had always spent time with family growing up...but now that we have 2 boys of our own, I can honestly say I'm quite happy about the tradition we've begun.  It's a wonderful feeling waking up in your own home with your kids still asleep (how long will that last? :)) and come downstairs to work on breakfast and eagerly wait for the Christmas festivities to begin. 

In my family, the tradition was that we could open the gifts in our stocking from "Santa" prior to parents waking to tide us over until everyone was awake and ready to open the presents under the tree.  We have somewhat adopted that tradition as well, and I was definitely excited to watch Micah opening up his stocking.  This was the first year I think Micah has been able to grasp more of the meaning of Christmas as well as get excited over all the presents under the tree.  Fun times ahead in the Lauffer household :)

 

"Pete!" as part of his Mickey figurines

 

Big Boy Underwear!!

 

Reindeer Pancakes (via Pinterest :))

 

"Cheese."

I have some pictures of Micah wearing this outfit from his first Christmas, and wanted to get some with Reid as well.  What fun memories this brings, both of past experiences and present ones :)

 

Same thing, I had Micah is the Santa suit 2 years ago, so I wanted to make sure Reid got some pictures of well.  It fit pretty much the same, although the hat was definitely more snug on our 90+% baby :)

 

 

 Love these pictures of my two boys.  They really do love each other!

We weren't able to do presents until after Reid woke up from his morning nap, so Micah enjoyed watching Polar Express drinking his hot chocolate while I did laundry (I know, on Christmas Day!) to get ready to leave the next day for St. Louis.  It was a nice, overall relaxing morning but we were eagerly anticipating the next phase of our Christmas Day.

Present Time!  Even Frodo wanted to make an appearance.

 

Reid loved the bows best from his gift.

 

Well, maybe the paper too, haha.

 

Daddy and Reidees - so sweet!

 

Micah was just as enamored with Reid's gifts as he was his own...which worked out well most of the time, because Reid was on to the next thing that sparkled or lit up or moved.

 

Even Santa has to stop and eat every one in a while!

 

 After nap time, Micah woke up to one more present that had been neglected to be wrapped and under the tree...

 

An Easel!  Grandma and Grandpa provided all the accessories (and the pj's shown in the picture) while Mommy and Daddy gave him the actual Easel.  Micah loved it :)

What a fun, fun day capturing many amazing memories with our family.  Thankful for all the blessings we have been given and first and foremost for the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  You were good, Christmas 2012.  Can't wait to see what 2013 has in store for us!