Christmas morning is always exciting for every family, ours included. Our children always have a hard time falling asleep on Christmas eve for the excitement over opening gifts the next day. This year was a little different because our kids knew the truth about Santa already. It doesn't mean that they are less excited, they are more excited if we can top what Santa brought them over the years. As it turned out they said that this year is the best Christmas ever (but they always say that lol).
Last year, I had the feeling that our daughter had a suspicious about Santa but she didn't say anything. This year, she wrote something about Santa and her brother accidentally read it so we told them that they are old enough to be "Santa" themselves so they can make someone happy this Christmas by being the Santa. They were ecstatic about the idea.
Our new neighbor is so nice. Last Halloween, they left some treats for the kids at our porch and this Christmas, they also brought them some gifts. Thanks Larry and Karen, you guys reminds us of our former neighbors who became our family in the former neighborhood that we lived in.
These are the gifts that they have brought us. My son had this remote controlled car, my daughter had an art set and they also gave us this art piece for our new home. We loved everything. We always thank God for always giving us great neighbors no matter where we live.
Our daughter is like a mini-me, she loves making something personalized to give as a gift.
She made this one for her brother which I think was really awesome and thoughtful!
Our fur babies have their own gifts as well. Fresh lettuce for our guinea pig Dunkin and a new ball for our super hyper Jack Russell Terrier, Champ. I recorded a video of Champ opening his gift and it was awesome, I haven't had the chance to upload it though.
When it comes to stocking stuffer, I love getting my kids some things that they can use like toothbrushes, undies, socks, mittens, and sweets!
I love this new keyboard my husband got me for Christmas. It lights up whenever it's dark which I really love. He also tried to get me something for protecting myself when I go jogging or walking by myself but he had to cancel it because of some legal laws where he bought it. He would still get it though, he just need to have a it shipped in one of the stores here in our places for legality purposes.
Our kids got some stuff for us too. They got me and my husband a new tennis rackets. They said, we don't have an excuse now if we lose to them. Now that's a real challenge there because they are better in tennis compared to us lol.
I really love how thoughtful these kiddos are when it comes to giving gifts.
My son's face lit up when he saw one of his gifts, a football.
Here they are sporting some of their presents.
The big gifts they received includes violin for her and a laptop for him. Just seeing how happy our children were for the gifts they received is already a great gift for me and my husband. Celebrating the first Christmas here at our new home was great. We reminisce our old times at our first home but glad we have a home now that provide us enough space for all of us. This year has been full of ups and downs for us but we are truly grateful for all the blessings that we have received especially A NEW HOME. From my family to yours, we wish a joyful and fruitful new year.
