We headed to my parents house around 11:30 to feed the kids their lunch there and put them down for their naps. Here is Amara in her new stocking Grammy made.
Two two year olds amounst 6 adults and a baby in a small living room with tons of gifts could be a bit overwhelming...but Veronica and Alaric never let on they were overwhelmed at all. Veronica, who is AMAZING with singing, music, and her memory received a microphone on a stand. Alaric received his own guitar. They switched toys and started "Rocking Out"
The last gift of the night was to Grammy from Papa. Papa ( with Dan, Jen, Bri, and I) gave Grammy her own playhouse for the backyard for the kids to play in. Grammy started crying. No one expected that reaction. Her response..." I've always wanted a playhouse!" It was a perfect ending.
While we cleaned up and got ready for dinner before church, the kids enjoyed playing in the rubbermaid boxes we brought to bring everything home in. Isn't that just how it goes...they receive tons of gifts and they just want to play in the plastic boxes.
Family pics by the tree. The three cousins LOVE each other! And all look so much alike! Amara is wearing the same outfit V wore on her first Christmas!
Then, as Bechtel Family tradition dictates...Grammy and Papa read The Night Before Christmas! Everyone made it through the whole story, even Mara. Grammy and Papa were beaming with pride.
Off to church we went. They all did great. Alaric just wanted to watch the people and V just wanted to sing the carols. Amara, two hours past her bedtime, rallied, and laughed throughout the whole thing. Our friend Laura has two foster kids ( Luna and Lucian) the same age as Alaric and Amara. Here they all are in the Christmas best!
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