Christmas

For Christmas 2013 we stayed in Houston and celebrated with Christian's family.

Early in December there was a Breakfast with Santa at the neighborhood clubhouse. They had a camel there for rides. At first Lilly didn't want to go until we told her she could go with Daddy.

Then there was pictures with Santa, breakfast, crafts, hot chocolate, etc.

For Christmas it was the typical Norwegian Christmas where we celebrate on the 24th, starting with dinner and then opening presents that night.

All dressed up for Christmas.

Ready for dinner! He sure loves his food :)

Santa even made an appearance. Here is Lilly sizing him up when he first arrived.

Lilly helping Santa pass out gifts.

After Santa left we really got down to opening presents. Here is Lilly's gift to Melanie that she made. "Tante" is norwegian for aunt.

Finn enjoying his new shoes. Sucking/chewing on shoes is one of his favorite past times. He is pretty much half-dog.

Trying on his new Christmas jammies before bed. Finn went to bed early and opened the rest of his presents the next morning (aka Lilly opening them for him).

Lilly's new jammies. She loves foxes now due to the "What Does the Fox Say?" song.

One of Lilly's favorite present, and Anna dress up from Frozen. She loves that movie and now tell me she just needs Elsa's dress now :)

This is the next morning, aka Christmas morning. Finn checking out his new binkies.

And his new ride on/push car.

Christian got this puzzle in his stocking. He made it for his Grandfather back in the day. It says "Merry Christmas"

Christian and his "Rein-(root)Beer".

The kids taking their presents for a spin!

Christmas Hot Tubbing!

Lilly & Melanie snuggling on the couch.

Overall, it was a great Christmas! Hope yours was too!