I woke up bright and early to get my shower and be completely ready when the girls got up. We had to leave as soon as the presents were opened in order to get to my parents' house by noon and then to Eric's parent's house by 3pm and then to Eric's extended family by 5pm. It was a very full day! Anyway, we, well, I had to actually wake the girls (and Eric) up at 7am to open presents. I love having kids that don't wake up at 6am by the way. Lyla, who is normally NOT a morning person, was bright eyed and talking, which is not her norm. It was very cute. She was actually more perky then Grace. They opened their stockings first and then on to the presents. In their stockings Santa brought markers, M&Ms, Lighting cars for Lyla and Littlest Pet Shop toys for Grace. Grace also got a pair of earrings. As for their presents, they both got diaper bags for their baby dolls stocked with everything a little mommy might need. It's interesting that Lyla, our little tomboy, loves to play house. But, she has to be playing with her baby boy. Her diaper bag was a "retired" American Girl Bitty Baby version that is actually blue. Ebay is a great help to Santa for things like that. Grace got the current Bitty Baby diaper bag. It even had a little lunch bag with food and a sippy cup for her baby. They both got 2 outfits for their babies. They each also got a stroller. Lyla stroller is blue and Grace's is pink. They're just the little umbrella doll strollers. Grace asked Santa for a baby doll bathtub too. So Santa found a cute little one with a small baby in it that can get wet. Lyla got a blue bath with a swimming boy baby. The funny thing is that her swimming boy actually looks like a boy when you change his clothes, if you know what I mean! I thought Lyla would think that was really funny but she got upset when she discovered this little fact. I think it embarrassed her. Eric and I got a good laugh out of it anyway. Their big present was a set of baby doll bunk beds. This gift was actually from me and Eric. These doll beds were made for me, Julie and Joni when we were little girls. My mom has kept them all of these years. They were in pieces in her attic. Eric put them back together and refinished them. The girls were very excited about these beds! Tonight (Jan. 1) they actually tucked their babies in their new beds and kissed them goodnight before bedtime. I love to see them play house. It reminds me of when me, Julie and Joni were little. Anyway, Lyla also got a Nerf dart gun game, which they think is really fun and a car that plays music and rolls by itself. Grace got a real camera. I think that's about it for the girls. Eric got a dremel set with accessories and I got a Starbucks card and a new coat. I also got a present from Grace and Lyla that they had each made at their schools. I thought it was kind of funny that they were basically the same type of gift and they were from two separate schools. Lyla painted a rock for me and Grace sculpted a hand and painted it for me. They were both wrapped and under the tree for me. After opening presents we hurried them out the door. They brought their babies and diaper bags with them, of course. So cute.
A few nights later, we got together with friends from our past life group. We ate yummy food and walked to Lipscomb to see their Christmas lights. The girls rode in these fun riding toys. 
So, we went outside to find the elves. One was in the driver's seat of the van "driving" and the other one was in the back trying to lift the big box. The girls were really excited. They were a little stunned I think. The hard part was not being able to jump immediately though. Eric and I then spent the majority of the day putting the trampoline up. It was about 32 degrees outside and misting rain. It was freezing! But, after about a total of 4 hours, the trampoline was ready for jumping. The girls were very patient waiting for us to finish. They just played and watched cartoons inside. They did keep opening the windows to yell at us and ask if we were almost done. They love it! I'm hoping this will provide lots of entertainment for a long time to come! Of course, they were doing front flips within about 30 minutes! Please pray for no broken bones!
