Who doesn't love celebrating Christmas in North Dakota? I'm told the closer you are to the North Pole... the better chance of a visit from the Big Guy. And what do you know?... Look who visited us on Christmas Eve!
The kiddos could hardly believe it! After church, we were all just sitting around chatting until there was a loud laugh at the door. Well, not really a laugh... more of a Ho-Ho-Ho! Santa brought presents for all the kiddos and what do you know... it was just what they wanted! Not all of us received gifts. Some of us were on the naughty list. For several days after Santa's visit.... Karsten would cautiously ask Amy if Daddy, Papa and Ms Barb decided to behave if they could make it to the Nice List next year. Anything is possible, little buddy... They may make the nice list, but they definitely have to work hard!
One of our favorite traditions is receiving PJs from Gma and Gpa Mattson on Christmas Eve. This was no exception. I love how excited they get about receiving pajamas... how long do you think they will continue to be excited about clothes? :) I hope it lasts awhile. I love watching their faces!
Almost time for bed, but we must make sure to leave cookies for our buddy, Santa!
Some of the kiddos (ahem, Woodards) decided to sleep in a tad on Christmas morning. That is ok ~ it gave us time to play with our new lego sets that Santa gave us last night! I'm not sure who was more excited to play... the kiddos or ... daddy reliving his younger days.
If you have ever watched kids open Santa gifts, it can only be explained as 'chaos'. It was magical! What fun to see excitement about their toy cars, coloring books and even mouthwash! yes, you heard me; Santa brought mouthwash and they kids were thrilled!
Opening gifts with the Mattson family is quite the event. One ... at ... a ... Time. So many great gifts were given out and so many sweet reactions from the recipients. Was a super fun day.
Whew, that was exhausting! Not much more to do but relax with family now! ... in your Christmas PJs of Course!
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