Merry Christmas

Jackson was awake before 7. He was ready to see what Santa brought. Brooks woke up shortly after. We walked downstairs and looked at all of the gifts. Jackson kept looking around and saying," Where's that big box? Where's the Cars train table?" We had wanted him to see that last, but he was concerned he didn't see it, so we showed him to his bedroom. He was so excited! However, he did not want share with Brooks and that led to some meltdowns. Noni and Papa Jerry got there, and we finally convinced them to open their other presents. Jackson wanted someone to help him unwrap. Brooks just wanted everything open and out of the box. They both loved all of their new toys. They got to Skype with Grandma and Grandpa and opened their presents from them. They were a tad wild and not nice to each other. The boys played a little bit while Tim and I got everything else ready.

Our first stop was Noni and Papa Jerry's. Brooks fell asleep, but the boys had fun opening their presents there. It was wild with all 3 little boys. Mom and Dad loved their family portrait and other gifts.

Our next stop was Joyce and Ernie's house. We had lasagna for lunch, and the boys loved running around. They also played on the bunkbeds. Brooks was not scared at all to climb to the top. They loved opening presents there too.

Then we were off to Greenville. Both boys slept in the car. We were actually the first ones there. We ate dinner and then Santa came. BJ was a great Santa. Brooks loved him. Jackson did too after he saw Brooks sit up there. When it was time for Santa to go, the boys ran into the kitchen to get him cookies ( I remember doing that at Nannie's house.). Parker actually got him some real cookies from the pantry. Then the boys went outside to take Santa cookies, but he was gone. Parker kept looking in the sky. Brooks and Will were looking. Jackson yelled, " Come back!"  Brooks kept saying, "Merry Christmas!" It was so cute. The kids opened all of their presents next. Jackson loves his airplane from Luvi. Then it was time for the White Elephant game. There were lots of good gifts this time. I got some really pretty bracelets that Landon's girlfriend made.

It was great to spend the day with family. We were all exhausted by the time we got home, but feeling extremely blessed.