Son and Daughters: Christmas 2011

Christmas was so fun this year! Nora was old enough to enjoy it, and William and Audrey were so excited about all the magic of Christmas.

Our first celebration was with Darin's family. Mummi Alice and Grandpa Jeff emailed Santa and he was able to make a quick stop to help the Skaudis family celebrate...he even showed up in a firetruck---talk about an entrance!

Audrey was so excited to see Santa, she was the first one to hop up on his lap and tell him that she wanted "princess stuff" for Christmas!

William thought Santa was so cool!

Nora was not quite as excited about sitting on a stranger's lap as the big ones, but she sat next to Santa, safe on Papa's lap.

Even Uncle Eddie got on Santa's lap, and got a special present too!!

The girls got a little love from Great Mummi Sylvia.

William got a tool bag full of real tools!

Papa and Nora.

William and Mummi Sylvia.

Our next Christmas celebration was the Kennedy Christmas Eve. It was fun to catch up with my cousins, aunts, and uncles, that I don't see often enough. William had a chance to go out to my uncle's big garage to check out some of his awesome machines.

William and the tractor.

He can --almost-- reach the pedal.

Auntie and Grant at Kennedy Christmas.

My Aunt Barb gave the kids a special Christmas gift....she is letting them each borrow a tiny violin! The are absolutely darling. Here is Audrey girl trying one out.

Santa brought outdoor toys for Christmas this year!

William was the 1st (child) up on Christmas morning. He was so very excited!

Nora. Literally not ready to be up.

Audrey was anxious to see what Santa brought. She had to bring her new dolly down with her!

Audrey was thrilled about her new Strawberry Shortcake dolls!

Nora has had her eye on the Dora Pillow Pet since we spotted them in Target early this fall. We often let her borrow one until we check out, then she has to hand it over to the checkout lady. Nora was over the moon to have a Dora of her very own. She calls her "D0e-Doe."