Christmas day festivities

We were able to keep Grammy and Pop-Pop's Christmas visit a surprise from the boys until they picked them up at the airport.  We were all excited to welcome them for our first west coast Christmas!  And just when I thought we were going to have to go through this holiday without Grammy's famous thumbprint cookies, she and Gunnar saved the day.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house...

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

And yes, there was an angel on top of our tree, but she kept falling off.  I guess Santa didn't mind, he was good to all of us!

 The unwrapping lasted a record 3 hours!
A garbage truck!  Legos!  Mr. Potato "Man" (as Gunnar calls him)... this was Erik's vintage Potato, fully accessorized with a pipe.  Thomas the train!  Hot Wheels!  Geotrax!

 And what to his wondering eyes did appear??? (peering through his new binoculars)

A brand new Gator!!!

Gunnar earned his license early on, but Levi still has a bit to learn.

And Nan, I didn't forget to make the stollen this year (but I did forget to take a picture before we dug in)!