It was so nice to have family here for Christmas this year. We didn't go all out for presents but kept it pretty simple. (As I write this and look at the pictures, it looks like a lot. Keep in mind though, this is for 11 adults and 3 children.) Usually Santa will bring the kids one big present each. Santa had wanted to get them something pretty spectacular, but since he waited too long, this item was sold out around the island. Corynn and Dallin were pretty happy with the Legos that he brought instead.
My mom had given the kids a book about the birth of Christ, which I thought was the perfect way to start the morning.
Grateful kids are the BEST!
Santa also brought everyone who was visiting Hawaii a flip-flop stocking filled with some island souvenirs.
Masen didn't really get into Christmas that much. He had more fun eating the wrapping paper and crawling in the boxes than he did with his new little toys.
The real gift this season was having our loved ones here with us. When we first moved here to Hawaii, people used to ask me what it was like living in Paradise. I admit, there are a lot of good things about living in Hawaii, but without family, it can never be MY Paradise. With everyone here for Christmas, it was as close to Heaven as you can get. Now we just need Chris' whole side of the family here. Hint, hint!
3 comments:
Your family holiday looks so fun! I'm glad you got to enjoy all of them together.
So glad your family was able to be there and celebrate Christmas with you. Your tree is beautiful and very tall!!
Masen looks so grown up!!!!!! Crazy. I am thinking the lighthouse hike sounds like a fun addition to our agenda too. We are all getting more excited, especially after seeing all these pictures.
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