We managed to lure the kids away from the tree to do stockings first. DHV had to help Leigh with hers.
After that it was on to the big stuff. Danny was pretty excited to get his own "conpoonter" just like Daddy's.
Leigh mastered her ride-on toy without a hitch. She hasn't quite figured out how to move it yet but she enjoys getting on and off and pressing the buttons.
Present opening came to an abrupt halt when Danny got to his Wiggles car and figurines. He spent the next several hours playing with these guys and singing "toot toot chugga chugga" at the top of his lungs.
In the meantime, Leigh got dressed in her Christmas duds and sported a barrette for the very first time.
Eventually, DHV gave the Wiggles a rest and decided to try out that laptop. It has a variety of letter and number games on it and he gets pretty excited when he gets the answer right. "Yeah!"
Leigh's Busy Ball Popper also provides entertainment for the whole family.
When Sandma and Sampa Vining arrived we headed back to the tree to finish opening presents. DaDKV assembled Danny's fire truck while Leigh looked on, plotting her next move.
The Grandparents V scored big with this Eagles helmet and practice uniform.
Who wouldn't be scared of this guy....
...especially once the hiking sticks from the Bradford crew come out!?!?! (We hope you're ready Elsie and Theo!)
While big brother was busy dressing up and playing football, Leigh took the opportunity to get her mitts on some of his new stuff.
And eventually they settled into some nice parallel play.
A Merry Christmas was indeed had by all!
6 comments:
Whoa! I want to come get serviced by YOUR Santa Claus. No wonder Hawkins had to take a little break. Meanwhile, what are the Sandma/Sandpa Vining looking like?
I am super jealous of Danny's ability to play for hours with something. How did you manage that? I'm a little jealous over his excitement for life, too.
Can I request a full frontal of Leigh's Christmas ensemble? I can't see whatever cute animal is lurking on the front.
Can't believe you haven't gotten a barette in that girl until now!
Sam - That's a polar bear on the front of Leigh's overalls. You might recognize them from Danny's 2nd Christmas. ;) And yes, I too am jealous of Danny's zeal for life!
ERV - Have you met my husband?!?! Trust me, I got plenty of flack for putting the barrette in now... I doubt I could have gotten away with it earlier.
Great pictures. The evidence suggests a good time was had by all. Good thing they got lots of toys. There sure was a big shortage in the house ;-)
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