A New Year and a Great Christmas

Before I begin I want to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope this last year was a blessed one. So many great things happened though I do believe that the kids coming home was highlight numero uno!

 

We had an awesome Christmas. The kids were amazing! We were preparing for complaints, jealous fits, lack of attachment, and stress related chaos. Instead we had super thankful, calm, amazing kids.

 
The whole day was super relaxed and awesome. It was one of the best I can remember.


If we were having a competition for best reaction I think Treasure would have won hands down! She had set herself up for not getting anything that she wanted so she was really excited when she opened Wiggles present for her; it was a doll (each child gets a present from two siblings). Though this was a great reaction it wasn't the winner.  

 
Treasure sat down in front of the Christmas tree to open her big gift from    Mumzy and Papa Bear. She opened the present just a little bit and peeked inside. Treasure then closed the present back up with the biggest smile on her face. She started laughing for joy and clapping her hands. Treasure then grabbed the inside of the present and whipped it open sending smaller presents hidden inside flying.

Everyone else also got awesome things which they loved. Here is a little survey about Christmas:



 

 

Papa Bear:
Favorite present: police grade torch  (flash light)
Favorite Christmas moment: seeing Treasure's face when she peeked at her present that Mumzy and Wiggles had made. 











Mumzy:
Favorite present: thick knit cardigan (sweater) 
Favorite Christmas moment: kid's reaction to Christmas and knowing that we are a good family that can be trusted to give good things that are both wanted and needed (especially Warrior)








Jelly Beans:
Favorite present: mini fridge
Favorite Christmas moment: having everyone home to open presents and eat good food with, so glad my whole family is home!








Wiggles:
Favorite present: hair dryer
Favorite Christmas moment: Treasure's little squeal when she opened her present from Wiggles. "I have never seen anyone so excited about a doll."








Kiwi Boy:
Favorite present: my phone that I have been asking for (for over two years!)
Favorite Christmas moment: having friends over for dinner















Warrior:
Favorite present: Adidas bag
Favorite Christmas moment: being able to have presents










Princess:
Favorite present: I loved them all!
Favorite Christmas moment: I liked going Christmas shopping 














Treasure:Favorite present: fairy princess dress
Favorite Christmas moment: to be able to have presents and knowing about Jesus











Buttons:
Favorite present: my Ukulele
Favorite Christmas moment: having friends over for dinner







We hope you had an awesome Christmas!!!


Love,
Jelly Beans