A Christmas with Four

Brody's 1st Christmas and Maddy's third was amazing! It went on and on for the whole week because of all the celebrations we had! It was so fun this year to see Maddy into the whole spirit and idea of Santa, the reindeer and giving. Brody was in awe of the lights, people and singing. It was a great holiday season. Christmas morning the kids slept in- which never happens :). Mike and I were not about to wake them so we started our morning off relatively late for the Shwams, around 7 am. After realizing that the cookies were eaten and the carrots and milk gone, then Maddy was ready to dig in to her gifts, and Brod too. We stayed home and had mimosas, pastries and egg casserole that I made. My parents, grandparents and Auntie Lou and Case came over for breakfast and too see what Santa brought. We played in the street and played with our toys. Later in the day, we went to Mike's sister's house to spend Christmas Day with the Shwams. Maddy loves to play with her cousins Jack and Hayley because they are older and bigger than her. She has fun with them and Jack is so good with Brody. We had a relaxing Christmas Day with the Shwam family. Christmas was magical this year. I felt extremely blessed to have my amazing husband and beautiful children to share this special day with.

Getting everything ready for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Someone was excited for her "sticky blocks".

I have a picture of Maddy just like this on her first Christmas.

In her Dora tent from Santa.

Daddy liked it too.

Kota got a toy from Santa too.

Daddy and his kiddos.

I love this picture! So sweet how she is hugging her daddy.