Merry Christmas 2011

This year was a very Merry Christmas.  Trey and I woke up before any of the girls did.  So we came downstairs and had a cup of coffee and anxiously awaited for the girls to wake up.  It was about 7:30 and they were still sleeping and Trey couldn't wait any longer.  I was thinking what a wonderful gift it was that they were still asleep!  I walked upstairs to wake them since their daddy couldn't wait any longer, and Riley was just waking herself up and then I heard Hadley.  I walked into Emrey's room and she was passed out.  I didn't have the heart to wake her.  So, Riley, Hadley, and I walked downstairs and they were beyond excited when they saw all of the presents under the tree.  

Riley saw her bike and immediately hopped on!  She was so thrilled to have a bigger bike.  I was thinking it might be a tad too big for her, but she cruises on the 16".  Hadley was overwhelmed by all the choices of gifts to open.  And everything she opened she wanted out of the box right away before she'd move on to unwrapping the next gift.  It was so much fun to watch Riley & Hadley open their gifts and see the excitement on their face after each and every gift they opened.  

Emrey woke up around 8 o'clock.  So then Hadley & Riley both wanted to help Emrey open all of her gifts.  Emrey was more entertained by all the wrapping paper.  She tried to eat every piece that she tore off.  It was a blast to watch her experience her first Christmas!

After all the excitement of opening gifts, we had breakfast and then I began cooking our Christmas meal.  I made turkey, green bean casserole, homemade mac & cheese, potatoes, and stuffing.  It was a feast in our house and smelling oh so yummy!  We had a fabulous Christmas here in Hawaii!!  Riley is already talking about next years Christmas!  Thank you to everyone who sent gifts.  We are all very appreciative of you thinking of our family.  Merry Christmas!!