On Christmas eve we got together with Robs family at a church and had dinner. After dinner was eaten and cleaned up, we went to Moms house for presents. the adults did a white elephant exchange, and then Robs parents passed out gifts. They do it from oldest to youngest. (That way the kids stay put longer) I was AMAZED at how well Anistyn did. She was patient, didn't try to open anybody else presents, and was so cute when it was finally her turn. She got a Minnie dress up doll, a purse, and a Mickey Mouse clubhouse book (Mickey and Donald have a farm-her favorite episode) Paisley got a care bear stuffed animal. (that little girl is so obsessed with stuffed animals and babies.) I got a cake stand that I am super excited about. I LOVE baking! Rob got some socks, a flashlight, and Im not sure what else. (I was chasing Paisley up and down the stairs) After the gifts were exchanged, we headed home and got the babies to sleep. Once our Santa duties were completed (Its so weird that Im santa now!) We sat down and watched "Now you see me" It was really good, not at all what I expected. You should watch it.
On Christmas morning We woke up to a very white christmas. We woke the girls up at 8am. The girls went through their stockings. Paisley Found a Sheep that sang, and She didn't want anything else. I had to take it away so she would look at the other stuff. All in All, Paisley wasn't too into opening presents. I would have to open a present a little so she could see it, and then she would get excited. Anistyn was super excited and gracious with every gift. She exclaimed several times that "This is the best thing ever!" and "This is just what she wanted" She got a bike helmet and elbow and knee pads and when we asked her if she knew what they were for, she said "basketball?" ha ha. (Not quiet. but once she opened up her scooter from my mom, it made sense to her. ) Once the presents were opened. we headed out into the storm to my brothers house for breakfast. It was nice hanging out and visiting, the breakfast was yummy, and we opened more presents. Paisley got a toy oven, and Anistyn got her scooter. Once breakfast was done, we headed home, put the kids down for a nap, and set up their toys (Anistyn got an art easel, and Paisley got a baby doll set with various baby things like a crib, high chair, stroller, and carseat) When they finally woke up it was time to go to Robs moms house to talk to Elder Carter (He is serving in Honduras) It was good talking to him. While we were waiting for him to call We were playing with Robs moms new toy. It started playing some hip hop song and paisley decided it was the perfect time to dance. And when I say Dance, I mean Twerk. I have never seen her do anything quiet like that, but she got her little but right into the rhythm, It was SO funny. We got her to do it a couple of times. she loved all the attention. After talking to Mckay, we went home, and watched Inside out (another gift from santa) I feel asleep, and then we facetimed Robs dad Dan and Dana. Paisley was ready for a bedtime, so it didn't last long, but it was nice talking to everyone.
I wish I would have taken more pictures, but at least I got some. I hope everyone had a wonderful and merry christmas filled with family and love.
Merry Christmas from the Carters!
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