I always loved springing out of bed on Christmas morning and discovering what fun surprises were hiding under the three. Really, though, the most thrilling time may have been the period between waking up and peeling back the paper on the first gift ... before any presents had actually been opened. It was just so exciting. As a parent, that excitement is magnified by about a million. There is almost nothing better than watching the faces of your little kiddos on Christmas morning as they anticipate what perfect treasure could be awaiting them.
This is the face of a very excited, but also very tired dad, who stayed up way too late the night before. Really. What was he thinking??
Kevin is ALWAYS the first one down stairs on Christmas morning. He turns on the lights, starts the Christmas music, grabs the camera, and by the looks of the family room, lets the rest of us know whether or not the big guy thought we were naughty or nice throughout the year. 
Even Joseph is excited.
May as well play with Christmas Eve gifts while waiting for the okay from Dad.
More Christmas Eve gifts.
Dashing down the stairs.
So at the beginning of this post I mentioned "presents hiding under the tree" and "peeling back" actual wrapping paper. Well, that was me as a kid. In our house now on Christmas morning, the presents are set up all over the room and there is no actual wrapping paper to be found. It's kind of like walking in to a mini toy store.
Even Joseph is excited.
May as well play with Christmas Eve gifts while waiting for the okay from Dad.
More Christmas Eve gifts.
Dashing down the stairs.
So at the beginning of this post I mentioned "presents hiding under the tree" and "peeling back" actual wrapping paper. Well, that was me as a kid. In our house now on Christmas morning, the presents are set up all over the room and there is no actual wrapping paper to be found. It's kind of like walking in to a mini toy store. Yes, those are pogo sticks.
How excited can we get about headbands? Very excited!
How excited can we get about headbands? Very excited!Gotta love the one pushed up pant leg, courtesy of baby brother and his fondness for spitting up.
Spy goggles.
The ultimate Iron Man.
Trick cars.
Electronic drum set ... notice the head phones:).
This picture is to prove that I actually was awake and present.
Finally checking out the stockings.
I think Joseph just realized he will be spending a lifetime as the little sister Mae never had.
Fun marble set.
She sure adores this baby!
Wow, this air hockey table sure is fun, but where in the world are we going to put the thing. Any ideas .... Dad??
Spy goggles.
The ultimate Iron Man.
Trick cars.
Electronic drum set ... notice the head phones:).
This picture is to prove that I actually was awake and present.
Finally checking out the stockings.
I think Joseph just realized he will be spending a lifetime as the little sister Mae never had.
Fun marble set.
She sure adores this baby!
Wow, this air hockey table sure is fun, but where in the world are we going to put the thing. Any ideas .... Dad?? 
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