We also have a tradition with setting traps. Since, this was our first year in the new room, and both of us had strep throat, the traps ended up being pretty lame. Although when we were setting them up, I thought they were pretty good everything considering. The kids let us know that this year was not up to par - and they expected better traps next year. We put up some motion sensor lights which went off when you got close. We also put up our infamous singing wreath, that is incredibly loud. It must be getting too old, because it only worked occassionally - taking all the fun out of blasting Christmas music when you go by it. We also put buckets with bells on the stairs from the kitchen door, out the stairs. Apparently at that point they weren't worried about being stealth and turned on lights ... honestly, I slept incredibly well that night. Probably thanks to the dose of medicine that I took, trying to keep my throat from not hurting.
The kids woke us up at 7, very generous to let us sleep in!! We opened presents and ate our traditional Christmas breakfast casserole. My favorite, sausage, egg and cheese casserole (and a few more ingredients). Yum! I don't think everyone likes it as much as I do, but since I've made it for Christmas morning since Monica was little, it's a must. If nothing else, but for me!!
The kids seemed very happy with everything that they received. Gunnar even told us, "This is the first year that Santa brought me what I REALLY wanted." Really was emphasized well. Gunnar's present that he 'really' wanted, was the Vulcan Nerf Gun. It has a clip and shoots bullets progressively pelting whoever is in the path. Luckily, they are sponges! They launched an attach on Cannon - I don't think he knew whether to be scared or find it funny. He just stood there frozen. The joys of older brothers!!
Monica's favorite gift was her new straightener. She still tells me (at least once a week) how well it works, it keeps her hair straight ALL day. Jaxon's favorite gift was his new i-pod, along with Guitar Hero. Jerrick, the video game junkie, got a few of those and was very excited! Ryker got a little ride on toy, which Cannon thought he should try and ride (pictures below). One toy that was the surprise hit was a pirate ship that goes in the bathtub. Everyone has enjoyed sinking the ship and attaching the octopus (think 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea). Strange, but very popular. Everyone was super excited to get socks and underwear - okay, not really! But I'm excited not to have to scrounge for socks every Sunday, because any dark colors are eaten by my washer, or crawl under beds. And the best present of all is a brand new room!! It was nice to keep the mess somewhat contained!
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