After a delicious lunch, while the rest of the grown-ups either sat around patting their full bellies or were cleaning the kitchen, AC was outside with the kids giving them helicopter rides. Remember what I said about keeping up with him? He has way too much energy. The kids had a blast though, and Ellie was pretty high up there. Emi's legs were so long it was hard for him to get her off the ground. (I have that problem, too, of course. My really, really long legs.)
Abi was squealing like a stuck pig, and having fun. 
After looking at this picture, I just realized that Ellie is horizontal, 6 feet off of the ground. I should be nervous. 
Opening presents earlier was the usual craziness- all sorts of squealing and "thanks Grandma and Grandpa!!" and "How did you know that I've always wanted a mini-brand of the letter 'D'?" (That was Travis. I don't know how I knew that was what he always wanted, but I'm just that cool sister, I guess.) Hayden is very excited about this Lego set- the ONLY one that comes with Ewoks, apparently.
Abi liked her new rocking chair, but not quite as much as she liked her rug. Crazy girl. I personally like her tattoo . . .
Billy was happy with every darn thing. I don't think he stopped smiling once the whole morning. It was killing me that I was across the room and couldn't get 1000 pictures of him.
A couple of tough guys on the couch. Handsome little devils.
And two sweet girls, patiently waiting for the madness to begin!
Ellie loves her new "ploodle" dress that Nana sent her. 
Continuing our Christmas morning in reverse, here's Hayden by his bike that Santa brought. Too bad Santa isn't too smart, and the bike is too big for the poor kid. 
Chloe's and Ellie's are perfect for them, however. I guess Santa isn't a total goober.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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