Christmas Morning with the Missionaries

Christmas 2009 came with the flying of wrapping paper witnessed by the parents and the missionaries. We invited them over for the morning festivities and for a platter full of freshly cooked scones. James with one of his new books, a new fantasy series, he is already started by this evening. He also got The Little Red Hen, a kentucky hiking stick, shooting bag, some great clothes, two flashlights, a silver bookmark, and Santa brought him new arrows, which were quickly put to good use on the old pumpkin in the back yard.

Emma really wanted the Wilder panda family from the calico critters toys, she was really excited to have them. She had already gotten the baby twins for her birthday, so now she has the whole family. Emma also got some great clothes, jewelry hanger, jammies, chinese jumprope, Judy Moody Goes to College, a Judy Moody doll. Oh, and a PIANO!

Anna loves barbies, she really skipped the baby doll stage. She got some cute barbie dishes, cute clothes, pettiskirt (picture coming later), the calico critters Pickelweed hedgehog family, bunk beds for the calico critters, a princess Tiana book, a princess Tiana barbie doll, and a rubber sit on bouncy ball thing with a handle to release her constant energy.

James in his awesome hat from his Grandma and Grandpa Frost.

The missionaries were not left out of the festivities and received Skyline chili gift certificates.

Virginia stayed up way too late and so slept through the morning wrapping paper extravaganza, but when she finally got up for the day, she had to try on her brand new darling headband. She was so excited and she knew she was the most beautiful baby ever.

Emma was a little intimidated by the piano at first, but then after sitting with her for 20 minutes with her lesson book, she took off and now even has a very simple song memorized. She will start her piano lessons in January.

Oh, and another hit of Christmas, was all the children got walkie-talkies for Christmas.