After Thanksgiving the girls sat down to write their much anticipated "wish list" to Santa. Hailey and Amber had just finished a primary program, and had seen a little girl in our ward show great talent musically. So, with great anticipation they asked for a piano. Even when we (Bryan and I) tried to convince them that perhaps Santa couldn't bring a piano, their faith in Santa's abilities never changed...they were sure he would bring them their wish. Bryan and I were not as sure...we also wanted a piano to begin the girls in lessons, but finding one that we or Santa could afford was the problem. Hailey and Amber were sure that even if mom and dad could not afford it, Santa could; therefore, they were certain that there would be a piano on Christmas morning. When Christmas morning arrived, and there was not a piano among the Santa gifts, I waited for the tears to flow; however, my dear children pleasantly surprised me. No, instead of tears there was laughter and gratitude. Over and over I heard comments such as, "oh thank you, thank you, thank you...how did Santa ever know I would like this?" (They had only asked for a piano, so how did Santa know?) Bryan and I were filled with gratitude for the generous hearts of our children. They displayed real maturity as they graciously accepted the gifts that Santa did bring.
What my girls didn't know was that grandma and grandpa had bought them a piano, and that it was wrapped underneath our tree. When the piano was finally unwrapped, it took both girls a second to comprehend what they had just unwrapped. Once realization set in their excitement couldn't be contained. SCREAMING and JUMPING and YELLING and more SCREAMING and JUMPING and YELLING!!! They were thrilled!! They are still thanking grandma and grandpa for that wonderful gift!
After the giving and receiving of gifts was over, our sweet family simply spent a relaxing, fun day together. We contemplated the true meaning of Christmas while we enjoyed each other's company.
What my girls didn't know was that grandma and grandpa had bought them a piano, and that it was wrapped underneath our tree. When the piano was finally unwrapped, it took both girls a second to comprehend what they had just unwrapped. Once realization set in their excitement couldn't be contained. SCREAMING and JUMPING and YELLING and more SCREAMING and JUMPING and YELLING!!! They were thrilled!! They are still thanking grandma and grandpa for that wonderful gift!
After the giving and receiving of gifts was over, our sweet family simply spent a relaxing, fun day together. We contemplated the true meaning of Christmas while we enjoyed each other's company.
Santa brought the kids art supplies. He brought Amber and Jacob a plasma car, and he brought Hailey a new bike. He also brought some books.
Hailey's new bike
Our good friend taught me how to make some killer omelets, so for Christmas morning we had omelets for breakfast! It is now a favorite meal in our home!
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