Christmas Eve Eve

So for the next few days we are going to be back tracking through time. Pardon the tardiness on these blog posts but I still want to remember these days even though they have passed. We'll play catch up and then be back on track. So here goes nothing...........

Our traditions have changed a bit this year. Both of our families do big celebrations on Christmas Eve so the first year Hays and I were married we flipped a coin to see which family we would be with on Christmas Eve and have flip flopped every year since. Well, since Olivia's arrival we have decided to stay at our house through Christmas morning then go spend the rest of the holidays with my family in Memphis. It is what is best for our family and our traditions.

That being said, we now spend Christmas Eve Eve with the immediate Collins family having supper, opening gifts and starting this year, having a birthday party for Jesus. It's a lot of fun to take our time and really enjoy the kids opening their gifts and just being with each other.



Our two little elves waiting patiently to open their presents.

That smile is too contagious not to post. Love her to pieces.

She wanted to open every gift AND play with it right away. Calls for very patient onlookers as this process took A LOT of time.

Wil Franklin opening his fireman costume. He LOVES to dress up these days.

Ummm....you've got some static, girl.

"Mommy, you look soo cool!"

Aunt Leelee and Uncle Matt got Olivia a piano. I guess pay back is pretty harsh seeing that Wil Franklin has recieved 2 instruments from us the last 2 years.

Gran and Aunt June (who was here visiting from Australia...how cool is that?)

Olivia got a cozy coupe. Fit for a princess.

Wil Franklin got a golf cart. Watch out pedestrians!!!

Last but not least, we had a nice birthday party for Jesus. I pray this is really what Olivia will think about when we celebrate Christmas. My heart rejoiced as I watched Wil Franklin and Olivia sing Happy Birthday to Jesus.