A Very Merry Christmas

Once again, Brian and I were up and eagerly waiting for the kids to awake. Those sleepyheads snoozed until 8:00.

Daniel got a new soft-top surfboard from Santa Claus.

Kendall showing off her new purse. It came complete with cell phone, debit card, keys, and all sorts of other goodies.

The whole family gets new pajamas on Christmas Eve. This year Jeff and Brian got to be twins!

Kendall was super excited to get her own pretty pink tricycle. Next up: growing big enough to reach the pedals!

These toddlers know how to live in luxury.

The best presents given were the ones Daniel gave. My mom took him to the 99 cent store so he could choose gifts for the family with the money he had saved from recycling. Daniel thoughtfully selected and carefully wrapped each gift. I think he was hinting that Grandpa needed a shave because he chose shaving cream for him.

A fun gift Daniel received was a digital camera especially for kids from Grandma and Grandpa. He played paparazzi and took over 300 photos.

Kendall and Auntie were coordinated in polka-dot pj's.

Check out these adorable cousins.

After presents, Daniel and Brian headed off for the traditional Christmas beach visit while Kendall napped and I recycled the heaps of boxes and bows. I can't get over how much Daniel resembles his daddy in this photo.

Later that evening, we got gussied up for Christmas dinner. And by "we" I mean everyone but Daniel. He refused to wear the cute plaid shirt and tie that matched Kendall's dress.

And then I forgot to attempt to take a family photo of the four of us. But this blurry one I took of Brian and Kendall sure is adorable.