After Andrew was nestled into his bed dreaming of sugar plums, Santa came to the Pfeffer house. He left a few things in each of our stockings, helped Mommy bring the presents out of hiding, and left Andrew two presents--his very own kitchen and a book!
We'll be participating in 'A Book on Every Bed' as a new family tradition (check it out here).
Andrew woke up at 6:45, but we promised the Grandparents we wouldn't start until they got there. Instead we opened and read our book from Santa (Tacky Christmas) and opened the presents from Christmas eve that he wasn't awake to open.
Christmas morning excitement!
Andrew's book from Santa!
Opening Phyllis' present--a magnadoodle! He was instantly engaged!
We also opened a Barnyard book collection from Erika, a choo-choo book from Tracie, and a book and stuffed animal from Beverly (our neighbor).
When Grandma and Grandpa were here, the video camera was set-up, and everyone was in place ready to go, I walked Andrew around the corner into the dining room so he could see what Santa brought for the good boy!
Has face showed pretty intense concentration, but you could tell he was excited as he walked on his tip toes over to the kitchen and started playing with the facet and opening/closing the doors.
He played and played as Grandma set up the rest of the presents that they brought with them!
The Pfeffer's (and Andrew's whisk)
Us with our stockings
Andrew enjoyed helping pass out the presents and moving back and forth from his kitchen to our presents.
These Melissa and Doug cookies were a hit--he especially liked that he could put on the mitt and "cut" them with the knife. They are pretty nifty with Velcro that keeps them all together.
helping Grandma open presents
Aunt Melissa's coffee mug from Andrew
Andrew's doctors kit from Grandma
We paused half-way through opening presents to eat Breakfast. Grandma made us all pancakes.
Andrew played with the powdered sugar and loved the yummy pancake and bananas!
Back to opening presents--Andrew opened his fruit basket to add to his kitchen.
"ap-pal" and "banana" seemed so real he wanted to eat it
carrots, potatoes, and other veggies were exciting too!
It was a Brighton Christmas for all the girls in the family!
Loving Aunt Melissa!
love the yearbook nerdiness of this shirt (from Dave)--do you get it?!?
Dave got me a new digital camera as a surprise!
The two 'big' boxes came out next! Andrew climbed right on top of it!
We thought that he understood what it was by his smile, but then,
he just climbed right up on top of it!
"Oh, it is more than just a box!"
The second big box was fun to climb onto, but he really was into this picture!
No assembly required--Andrew just sat and drove the truck body for a good hour! There was no taking it away either; I literally had to peal him out of it for nap time!
After a family nap time (this time we were all successful, including the adults!), Andrew could play with him assembled truck, which he thought was even better!
Reese even fits in the trunk!
Grandpa made us all tacos for lunch/dinner!
We spend the rest of the day relaxing and playing with Andrew's toys--we never got out of our PJs!
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