Thanks to technology, we were able to do a video conference with our families so that they could experience the magic of Christmas morning with us.
After Santa gifts, we had a quick breakfast. I made Bethlehem star beignets and we drank orange wassail.
After breakfast we continued with the wrapped packages under the tree. This picture pretty much sums up the morning.
Here are a few highlights
Owen's very first rocket ship- I'm sure the first of many to come
Mater the Greater's Stunts track
Ryan's highlight was a GPS with the Europe addition.
I'll save my highlight for a later blog- there are still a few Christmas secrets out there that will not be revealed until after the New Year!Another highlight for our family was a special night away at the Conrad Hilton here in our city. My parents treated us to a night at this beautiful hotel! So after opening presents Christmas morning, we all hoped in the car and drove across the water to the hotel. It was all decorated for Christmas and really was an oasis for us to "get away" and enjoy one another.
We couldn't leave the house without taking a few of Owen's toys. Here is a picture of his first lego house.
A view from our 15th floor windows. Thanks to Dad's Gold member status, we were placed on the executive floor with free breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and snacks all day. They even had real bacon at breakfast!!!
Yes, we can trash a hotel room in about 10 seconds flat.Owen was thrilled about swimming in the pool, so we spent several hours in the water.
And this is the scene at our house since we've been home. I'm not sure who is more excited about the Legos, Ryan or Owen. I love my civil engineering husband. 
Merry Christmas!
5 comments:
What a fun Christmas Tara! The hotel looks amazing. And Owen is so cute with all of his legos! I guess I have legos to look forward to in my future. ;)
Haha, Andrew and Hudson could play trains and cars for hours I think! Boys and their toys...
Tara,
Merry Christmas! Looks like you guys had an enjoyable time. Reed often comments as well that he can't wait for Asher to start playing with Legos. I think Reed is hoping to play with them himself! Take care!
So happy you have the chair! We had forgotten about it. It makes me happy to know it will be well used. Enjoy it!
How cute! Love the pictures! We did a fun thing with the kids this year called "What God Wants for Christmas" (by the makers of Resurrection Eggs)! I am recommending it to anyone with young kids. I am thrilled because Caleb sat to listen to the story and listen to Tim read from Scripture! Huge breakthrough for my high energy son!:-)
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