December 23rd and 24th is when we "do Christmas" with my family. The 23rd is spent hanging out playing in Nana & Papa Doc's yard, riding ride toys, going on walks, meeting up with old friends, and just "being" with family. I love it because it is so low key and because at this point all presents have been bought and wrapped and there is nothing major left to do but eat yummy food and enjoy family. Not to mention the fact that the kiddos are sooooo excited about Santa Clause and the gifts that they hope to receive.
We always spend the night of the 23rd at Nana and Papa Doc's and this is our "Christmas Eve" with them. The next morning we all get up and sit at the top of the stairs while Nana and Papa Doc finish getting everything ready. Then we usually take a group photo of the kiddos on the stairs (tradition) and we all go into the den where we began the excitement and chaos of opening presents. We have learned it is best to let the kids go first and the adults open 
there presents later! N, Z, & B loved everything that they received and it was so fun to watch their sweet little faces! Nana made the most yummy cinnamon rolls this year which we munched on amidst the chaos! It was a wonderful Christmas with my family in Arkadelphia!
We always spend the night of the 23rd at Nana and Papa Doc's and this is our "Christmas Eve" with them. The next morning we all get up and sit at the top of the stairs while Nana and Papa Doc finish getting everything ready. Then we usually take a group photo of the kiddos on the stairs (tradition) and we all go into the den where we began the excitement and chaos of opening presents. We have learned it is best to let the kids go first and the adults open 
there presents later! N, Z, & B loved everything that they received and it was so fun to watch their sweet little faces! Nana made the most yummy cinnamon rolls this year which we munched on amidst the chaos! It was a wonderful Christmas with my family in Arkadelphia! 
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