This year Christmas was very cold and rainy. In fact, it hailed that morning. This is the closest that Phoenix will come to having a white Christmas.
However, Santa still prevailed and presents were still delivered.
Our morning started at about seven o'clock. We have to have the only kids in the entire world who do not wake up before the sunrises on Christmas. After waking up and sauntering downstairs, they quickly noticed what Santa left for them. Each of the kids received exactly what they wanted from Santa. Aiden a Spider-Man motorcycle and Madilyn a puppy and stroller. They weren't as excited as Santa may have hoped for them to be right that that moment, but later on, when they finally had the chance to play with their toys, you could see their happiness and joy shine.
As a family, we continued to open the rest of our morning presents from the youngest person to the oldest. Madi received quite a few artist type of gifts. Aiden received many toys that he can construct and engineer later. Josh received some new work clothes and Jenn received many Broncos-related gifts. It was a fun morning of gift opening. The kids even had some time to play with their toys before the second round of Christmas arrived.
At about nine thirty Christmas morning, my parents and Oma joined us at our house for round two of gift opening. We opened gifts and munched on appetizers, sandwiches, bubble-loaf and cookies while drinking our traditional Frank Family rouge champagne. One of my favorite moments was watching my dad complete a scavenger hunt I created in order to find his final gift. Growing up, it was very common for Dad to create a scavenger hunt for us kids. I found such joy in finally creating one for him. Hopefully, he enjoyed it a little too!
Round three of gift giving started at about noon when Alisha and Josh arrived for some holiday cheer. We exchanged gifts and watched the kids play with their toys. After the gift opening concluded, we drove over to AMC Desert Ridge to watch the movie, "Sing". The kids loved the movie.
However, Santa still prevailed and presents were still delivered.
Aiden on his Spider-Man Motorcycle
As a family, we continued to open the rest of our morning presents from the youngest person to the oldest. Madi received quite a few artist type of gifts. Aiden received many toys that he can construct and engineer later. Josh received some new work clothes and Jenn received many Broncos-related gifts. It was a fun morning of gift opening. The kids even had some time to play with their toys before the second round of Christmas arrived.
Madi taking her puppy for a walk
Aiden riding his motorcycle
Aiden and Madi shooting "webs" at each other
At about nine thirty Christmas morning, my parents and Oma joined us at our house for round two of gift opening. We opened gifts and munched on appetizers, sandwiches, bubble-loaf and cookies while drinking our traditional Frank Family rouge champagne. One of my favorite moments was watching my dad complete a scavenger hunt I created in order to find his final gift. Growing up, it was very common for Dad to create a scavenger hunt for us kids. I found such joy in finally creating one for him. Hopefully, he enjoyed it a little too!
Oma and the kids
Mom wearing the necklace that Madi created
Grandma and Madi
Ushi's Gift
Dad reading his first clue
Dad opening his gift ~ Tickets to Neil Diamond!
Aiden playing with the gift from Aunt Lynsey and Uncle Tonny
Round three of gift giving started at about noon when Alisha and Josh arrived for some holiday cheer. We exchanged gifts and watched the kids play with their toys. After the gift opening concluded, we drove over to AMC Desert Ridge to watch the movie, "Sing". The kids loved the movie.
Aunt Alisha and Madi
Aiden
Madi with her puppy
Our evening concluded back at our house with Christy, Brandon and Michelle (Christy's mentee) to eat leftovers and watch the Broncos play the Sunday evening game. It was a nice end to our Christmas day celebrations, even if the Broncos lost.
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