Christmas morning for a seven-year-old! We slept til 9 (go Sammy!) and opened gifts by the fire. Sam got: a LOL doll, a Beanie Boo, a joke book, Squishmallows, binoculars, an Electromagnetic toy kit, a rocket toy kit, a LOT of books and clothes, a chemistry set, a subscription to Kiwi (another kit type thing) and a beautiful James Avery necklace. Boo got a set of handmade block- printed cards. I got a pair of diamond earrings (formerly a ring of grandmom’s) and a necklace so special that I am asking Greg to write a separate post about it. Story to come! Here are our photos.
Good morning! 
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. 
Opening presents. 
This is just the stocking. 
Squishmallows were the big hit. 
Sweet girl! 
Collector’s item binoculars. 
Present chaos. 
Good morning! 
A little of each, please. 
Line ’em up. 
Fireside bloodys. 
Presents, round 2. 
Grammy and Leighlo! 
More loot! 
My new earrings!
