Merry Christmas!

What a great morning! We started with birthday cake and going around the table saying what is special about Jesus. Luke began by telling how Jesus turned water into wine. Paul was next. I asked him, "Paul, what makes Jesus special?" Paul replied, "Jesus baked waffle." So hard not to laugh. Erik jumped right in and reminded Paul how Jesus fed the five thousand. Not sure if that is what Paul meant, but he smiled and nodded.
After cake (and yogurt because we need a little protein in our lives) we read from Luke's picture Bible and sang "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and Luke asked us what herald meant. That's hilarious because I think that up until now both he and Paul have thought it was Harold the Helicopter from the Thomas stories, hence the popularity of this song in our family.
Next we brought out the stockings. Each boy got his very own package of freeze-dried strawberries. I know. That doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's a huge luxury in our world. There were other dried fruits and yummies also. The Chocolate Brownie Clif Z Bars went really fast. Definitely a favorite.
Following stockings, the "real" presents emerged. The Elmo puppets from Aunt Nikki and Uncle Ed were a HUGE hit, especially with Paul. In fact, for the rest of the present opening either Erik or I needed to be working Elmo. Whenever we attempted to set him aside, Paul would say, "Do Elmo puppet." So we did! Here are a few pictures of the morning's sweetness.

Saying "Happy Birthday, Jesus!" as loudly as possible!!

Happy Boys eating Chocolate Brownie Z Bars

Love at first sight!

Big Hug!

Paul spent the morning sharing his presents with Elmo. It was super adorable.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!