Christmas Day

Surprisingly, Riley and Payton slept until 8:30 (guess they were worn out from the fiesta last night!). Once up, Riley was downstairs to see if Santa had come and before we could make it down, already unwrapping things. She was so excited to open ALL of our stockings for us. She even sorted things out together that were similar from our stockings. Once she finished stockings, she then opened up her presents. Santa put everything on her list under the tree and that made her very happy. She then opened Payton's presents, which I don't think were quite as exciting. After all the presents were opened, she began playing with them immediately. We had breakfast and then on to get ready for the day. I headed to church soon after and Mike and the girls stayed home to play and get ready. When I got home from church, I was greeted by the cutest thing...wish I would've had my camera. Mike was vacuuming with Payton in the baby bjorn. Riley was helping too I believe and it was just the cutest daddy-daughters moment. (Sorry I only got a few pics of the present opening and all of Riley. Payton was on my lap and it made it tricky to get her in any of them.)

In the afternoon, Erika, Grammy, Papa Bruce, Nana, and Papa T all joined us to continue the celebrations. This year we were also joined by Aunt MaryJo, Uncle Denny, Zach, and Lil! It was so nice to have them here with all of us too. They are usually in Hawaii and therefore it was a special treat. We had lots of great conversation, good food, and of course more presents. Riley helped every person open their presents....no one had to do any work. She was in the Christmas spirit you could say! It was another wonderful day! (Sorry, I did not take any pictures since I was busy being the hostess. Dad got a few and hopefully he will share:) )