Ho, Ho, Ho...

Santa outdid himself once again.  It all started on Christmas Eve when Mimi, Papaw and Uncle Will arrived in Black Mountain.  They came bearing gifts which we hid in the car until the boys went to sleep.  I think they were ready for the big day.  Cookies were left out, carrots on the porch and two sleepy boys were finally in bed.  Myles last words before drifting to sleep were, "Santa, I love you". 

When they woke up, there were presents and stockings everywhere.  It was so much fun watching them get excited about Christmas.  Every year it gets more enjoyable.  Plus, having Christmas at home made it so much easier for us.  Josh didn't have to take any time off work and there wasn't any traveling in the crowded "clown car".  We just might have to do this again next year.

We made about 10 trips to the car trying to haul all of these presents inside.

Of course Mimi and Papaw brought the giant stockings.  I have such great childhood memories of these mammoths.  They are so much fun to go through.

The look on Grady's face says it all.

Opening a present from Uncle Will.  It was a huge race track.

A little boys Christmas wouldn't be the same without weapons.  Mimi and Papaw gave them rifles and Santa brought light up swords.  All of which make horrific nosies that made the Grandparents want to run and hide.  I, however, am so use to noise that I could block it out easily.

The favorite presents were a whoopee cushion and a trick can of nuts.  Guess who found these treasures......thanks, Mimi!!!

Oh the irony...Mimi thought halos would be appropriate for my "angelic looking" children.  Notice that after I put the halo on Grady he immediately grabbed a gun.

The pirate costumes were a big hit.

This is what the house looked like after we opened presents.  I think a hurricane went thorough the house.  Look at Josh wearing his presents already (a new vest and boots).

After the house was partially cleaned up, we sat down to a wonderful Christmas dinner.  Josh grilled the turkey and it was delicious.  I can't wait for Christmas next year.....