Merry Christmas - 2010

Whew - another Christmas is coming to a close. It was a busy few days, with last minute preparations and lots of excitement. The kids had a blast though, and I must say they truly make Christmas magical.

Christmas Eve - we kicked off the holiday with a gathering at our house with some of the family. The kids were so excited to finally be celebrating Christmas!

Aunty Jackie and Neela

The lovely turkey!

Wearing our cracker crowns!

Cheese!

Ashton even put one on for a few moments

Gift exchange time

Neela's favorite gift of the night - a karaoke machine

Ashton's fav gift of the night (and overall best gift this season) - a ball pit

Everyone played in and around the ball pit for most of the evening. Ashton rarely got out!

Static hair!

Christmas morning...

Nigel was thrilled with the gift Santa left for him!

The kids anxious to get started

Neela opening her stocking

Ashton opening his stocking

Another huge hit with both kids - Handy Manny's tool kit. WOW!

Santa left Neela lots of pretty princess things, including this Sleeping Beauty dress!

Ashton checking out his new tunnel...not too sure

Gift from Grandma and Grandpa Tom - thank you!!

Neela opening her gift from Grandma and Grandpa Tom - a pottery wheel. Fun! Thank you!

Trying on the princess dress. Looks like there is room to grow

Christmas evening - dinner at Grandpa Boyer's and gift exchange number 3...

Grandpa opening his handmade ornament from Neela

Neela's fun new toy from Grandpa Boyer - thank you!

Not the best pic, but Nigel's take on a group shot...himself included. =)

Merry Christmas everyone!