Because we had traveled so much during the year and the prices for plane tickets to California were sky high, we decided to spend our Christmas break in Kentucky for the first time since Reese was born and only the second time since we have lived here. We were all excited, though the girls were clearly focused on Santa's arrival and making sure he was properly fed.
Christmas morning finally arrived and Santa returned the favor, making sure the girls were taken care of as well. The stockings were unpacked quickly and they turned to the presents brought by the big man that didn't fit into the stocking.
This may come as a surprise to most of you, but not only was an alarm clock on Callie's wish list but it was also perhaps her most prized present of the day. Little did we know how much she would enjoy setting her alarm every night in the days to come. Maybe this is a sign of her maturity, or maybe she is just a little bit different than the rest of us.
Reese loved the kayak made just for Lea. It is possible that they make a matching kayak for Reese, but we opted for only the doll size this time around.
Because we didn't travel it was an extra-big present opening extravaganza, and that meant it was also an extra big wrapping aftermath. The picture here only gives a hint of what transpired on that fine Christmas morning.
For days leading up to Christmas, Reese had talked about her desire to be wrapped up like a Christmas present. We had enough paper that we could piece together to give it a go. Callie and Sarah worked together to fulfill Reese's dream.
The final product was all that Reese had hoped for, and it is possible we have started a new tradition. This was one gift that was a bit more enjoyable to wrap than any other. And she had fun unwrapping herself.
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