Christmas

Look what Santa left! Funny thing- the girls chose Christmas to sleep in. Usually they are up at seven, by the latest. On Christmas morning, I woke up at 6:30 and waited. Finally at 8, I decided it was best to wake the girls up, so that we would have enough time for opening presents before mass. I also decided to get them dressed before they saw the presents and would want to play instead of changing clothes. So at 8:15 this is the sight they saw.

This year Bella asked Santa for a kitty cat- thank goodness it was a for a fake one.

Victoria wanted a panda Pillow Pet.

Bella also wanted an electric guitar.

Victoria waits patiently while Daddy tries to assemble a Tinkerbell fingernail kit.

Victoria also enjoyed playing with the guitar.

Daddy got Zov-way-las (not sure how to spell this, but that's how it sounds.) It is an instrument that was popular at the world soccer matches.

I knew Victoria would love this gift. It is designer notebooks with stencils. She can design her own dresses and even hand tattoos.

I asked her if she liked it and she gave it a thumbs up. In this picture you can also see the World Map floor puzzle, which moments earlier she stated with an innocent frown, "I didn't ask for this."

It was funny to watch Victoria really like playing with Bella's gifts. Luckily, the dog present had two dogs in a pink carrying case and Bella told Victoria she could have one. I was so happy Bella chose to share with Victoria- a proud moment.

And here Bella is playing with Victoria's Barbie kitchen. Ahhhh, the joy of having two girls about the same age. I hope this sharing mode lasts a long time- fingers crossed.

The girls had a great time opening and playing with their presents.

My parents came over after mass for tamales and chili. We exchanged presents, and watched Elf (a new family favorite Christmas movie.)

Merry Christmas! Now to go play with some toys.