Christmas Morning - The Gift List

I got up shortly after 7:00 this morning and managed to beat the rest of the crew. I think Chase was the first one up at 8:45. They know they have to get dressed, make their beds, and eat breakfast before opening gifts anyway. I am SO cruel!

We had Pull-Apart Caramel Rolls for breakfast. Chase LOVES these! We finally started opening gifts around 10:00 am.

Here's a before picture!

Now, I am going to do the boring list of what everyone received, because this blog is primarily a record for my own family. So, skip this part if it's too tedious for you.

First of all, every year, Gran (Greg's mom) gives us a subscription to Blockbuster Online. We love it and enjoy it all year.

Landon received a pair of Justin boots...


a 201-piece mechanic's tool set...


and a subscription to Car and Driver from Mom & Dad, a digital camera from Grandma Epie and Papa JoJo, and a new pocket knife from Gerren & Chase.

Gerren received a new pair of Crocs...


the same 201-piece mechanic's tool set (doesn't he look thrilled?)...


a $10 iTunes gift card, and a new watch from Mom & Dad...


a digital camera from Grandma Epie & Papa JoJo...


and another $10 iTunes gift card from Landon & Chase. Greg hid it in this bag of Cheerios snack mix, and Gerren could NOT figure out what this was!

Chase received a Tinkerbell purse...


a pink Razor scooter...


a huge bag of black sunflower seeds for the birds, hidden in this curriculum box...


and a bag for her electric guitar from Mom & Dad...


a digital camera from Grandma Epie and Papa JoJo...


...and the Tinkerbell DVD (for her and Carys) from Landon & Gerren.

Carys received a color wheel puzzle, a set of magnetic gears, and an Aquadoodle from Mom & Dad...


a tunnel...


and a tricycle from Grandma Epie & Papa JoJo...


a Sleeping Beauty umbrella from Chase...


and the Tinkerbell DVD from Gerren & Landon.

I got a new electric skillet (which I didn't ask for but decided that I liked) and a new professional blender (the motor on my old one is about to go)...


a rice cooker (not the brand I asked for but I may keep it) and a set of Paula Deen cookware which is going back because it's not non-stick.

Greg got a thermometer that tells the outdoor temperature for the big van from the kids...


and a new coat...


and a Bosch palm router set from me.


Of course, I'm rather obsessive/compulsive about keeping the trash picked up so nothing (like a gift card) gets lost in the mess. Carys was my helper! :)

I have been wanting to get rid of the massive entertainment center in our living room for at least a year now. So, Grandma Epie and Papa JoJo blessed us with a new 42" plasma screen TV. Of course, that required us to get a new piece of furniture to put the TV on. :)

Next post, Christmas afternoon and evening!