december 25th - pure joy

Apparently, Alex and Gemma were on the "nice" list because Santa was very kind to them.  Alex got his Thomas (and friends) train set that he has been talking about for months.  "It's Thomas....and Percy....and James.....and Henry.....and Harold.!!!!!!!"  Gemma got a new stroller for her baby dolls and LOVES it.  Mommy and Daddy got the kids a wagon, which is Gemma's new favorite place in the world...she just sits in it and makes everyone serve Princess Gemma.  Big smiles, Magic.
















Off to Beeps and Grandpa Mike's house for Christmas brunch and, as usual, they are both eating cookies 30 seconds after we walk in the house.  Gemma's new pleasure food are Beeps' pizzelles...she cannot get enough of them.  Alex eats whatever is out, but chocolate chip are his favorite.  Gemma got Mommy's refurbished baby doll crib from when she was a little girl and her baby cup in the "green box."  Alex got a cool car from Grandpa Mike that he immediately knew was an "antique car"...a winning gift.



















Burger Christmas was at Uncle Gary and Aunt Charissa's house this year.  All 7 kids were there and it looked like Christmas exploded in the living room.  Lots of fun and lots of cousin love.  Alex and Farrah are inseparable and Alex is always excited when they get to see each other.  Gemma was climbing on boxes all over the place because she thought it was hilarious.