Merry Christmas!

Last night kids had hard time falling asleep. Brandon got up at 10pm, saying he could not sleep (1.5 after bedtime). Then he came to my bed crying around 11 because he was beyond frustrated that he could not sleep. I welcomed him in and he was grabbed my hand and did not let it go.

He got up at 5.20 to go to his room and then I heard both kids talking. When I came into their room, they both said they could not sleep any longer and since then both of them were up. 

At 7am on the dot they were in our room, rushing us to go down. And that is what we came down to..

Btw, I DO know that Christmas is not about presents but let's be honest. Who does not get excited about them?

 Last note from Jingles

 Kyra's #1 on her wish list - Leap Tablet.

Brandon's #1 was Ipod Touch 5 which he got. He also got Legos, Crazy loom bracelets, 4 books, two notepads with Lego figures on it, 2 Wii games. Kyra got him hockey stick, pucks and a stuffed toy from Minecraft

Kyra's gifts: Leap tablet, portable DVD player, 2 board games, 2 books, 4 movies, 2 DS games, rainbow loom bracelet kit, DS case. Brandon got Kyra earrings and necklace (which she put on right away) and notebook.

Kyra's stocking - Elf coupon book for this year, 3 nail polishes, panda book mark, toothbrush, color pencils that she asked for, pony tails, rainbow loom bracelets, erase marker and 1 Direction book and pens.

Brandon's stocking: Elf coupon book, 5 matchbox cars, erase marker (his fav color), toothbrush, bookmark (snake, of course), 64 crayons that he asked for and rainbow loom bracelets

We did talk to my Mom and after kids were done showing her their presents, me and her were talking. This is what Kyra typed for me. Love me some her!

Kids got to play till lunch time when Nan and Pop came. They opened their presents from us (I made mousepad for Pop with him and Brandon going hunting), game for Nan, red cardinal bookmark for Nans (her fav bird), covered dark chocolate blueberries. Of course by then Brandon had one Lego set completely done.
When Pop and Nan left, me and Kyra painted our nailes with new nail polishes and draw from a book that teaches how to draw.

I can not believe kids got more stuff. Kyra got this blue light-on dog, Pop the Pig game, Lego set, colorful duct tape, stuffed toy.

Brandon got 2 more Legos, some Skylanders stuff, sweater that says "Winners never quit" and thermal clothes for hunting.

Both kids got some movies

Finally my presents!
Brandon got me a nice jewelry box, Kyra got me earrings, magnet mirror with Moms written on it and some drawings.
Lisa gave me a box in a box in a box in a box with snowman inside.
Monique sent me some Finnish candy, 2 towels, shift for Kyra and t-shirt for me.
My in laws gave me gas gift certificates and certificate to Black/White Market.
I am so blessed with everything that I have got! Very happy!

Soshana came with Colin and she cried here and there. Both kids were such good hosts to her. At this picture Brandon was sort of like a dog to her, because all she was doing was petting Brandon like a dog and she loved it. Brandon seems to enjoy it too :) At some point when she was crying and Mike said: "Let's put her in the closet". I know it sounds terrible but it was still very funny :)

I know, I know.. More presents. Some are from N and P again. Winter clothes, crazy loom, case for Kyra's pad. She also got 3 books Kitty from Adelyn and Caiden. And more of craft ideas.
I do not have picture of Brandon's stuff. He has some winter clothes as well and from cousins he got word search book.

Another present from the bottom of my favorite girl's heart

Kyra's excitement for her Leapfrog Ipad :)