Merry Christmas!

On Christmas Eve we enjoyed a lovey church service with the beautiful message that God's gift of entering into a relationship with him is free and not based on any acts but soley based on Jesus' righteousness. After church, which Rubix was able to make it through the entire service in the sanctuary, we came home for a nice dinner of Filet Mignon. After dinner we made Tirmasu, for Jesus's birthday cake and pumpkin scones for Christmas breakfast and Santa. You can see all of the flour on the kids clothes. 

 After our hard work the kids opened their one gift. We could not find matching pj's for the entire family that was not Elf on the Shelf, per Axel's request so we did our best with these flannel pajamas.

 The kids were in bed by 8:30 pm which didn't leave much time for all of the present wrapping and building that needed to be done.

 Daddy did manage to build Phoenix's barbie dollhouse and Rubix's basketball hoop, but I did not manage to get his bench for the front yard built. We called it a night at 11:30 pm. The morning came too soon for both of us as we both didn't sleep very well.

 Rubix woke up first so we made yummy pumpkin drinks for everyone. Axel woke up second and then woke up Phoenix who then woke up Daddy.

 Rubix really loved the pumpkin drink and fits right in with our family of pumpkin lovers.

 The kids loved their stockings overflowing with presents. There was only a quick, "underwear again.... and more socks"! They loved the many little gifts that Santa brought. 

 We all thoroughly enjoyed our scones. I captures a picture while Daddy was in the bathroom, although you can't see the scones in all of our hands.

 The main affair did not let down any children. They all received what they wanted. Axel received his Nerf gun and dragon Lego set.

 Rubix got cars, cars, and more cars. He loved it all!

Phoenix received an awesome dollhouse and barbie closet full of clothes and accessories. The kids loved all of the clothes and other gifts they received from extended family. 

 We all had a great day and enjoyed play time with Axel R and his family, a family walk, bike rides, park play and lots of toy playing!

 We hope that everyone else enjoyed celebrating the birth of our amazing Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We look forward to our Sacramento Trip next Saturday and date night on New Years Eve. Until then... God Bless!