White Christmas!

Sorry, no pictures of the snow. We've been snowed in since Wed night, and my new camera didn't make it before Christmas. The old one is barely hanging in. I can't find any official stats on our snowfall, but we are definitely in a blizzard and we have a LOT of snow. They were thinking 20" before Sat, but I'm guessing it's more than that. The snow has been falling thickly and steadily since Wednesday. We hope to get plowed out by Monday. The kids had a good Christmas, and most of them were happy with their presents. The boys received Indian dress-up costumes, play rifles, and Playmobil knights and dragons (red set for Eli & green set for Jonah). Anna received American Girl clothing, play makeup, and two pairs of earrings. Sarah received....well....not much. And let me tell you, she noticed! After we were done opening presents Christmas morning, she realized that she had gotten the shaft. Her little face scrunched up with tears and she ran crying into the bedroom. She was so cute, and I felt so sad for her. The other kids had gotten new slippers with their pajamas Christmas Eve, and she didn't get slippers even though she loves shoes. Anna's AG doll had gotten new clothes, and Sarah didn't get a baby even though she loves babies and AG dolls. The older three had gotten their own packs of gum, and Sarah didn't even though she would love to chew gum. Every time she saw something fun, it wasn't for her. I don't blame her for crying. Here's Eli with some of his new knights and horses and the fierce red dragon. Here's Anna opening her presents Christmas morning. Jonah is in the background as well.

Here's the Christmas tree with the presents. The kids have fabric gift bags that we use every year. Each kid has their own pattern. I LOVE these bags, and they are even more special since they were made by my Aunt Ellen.