Twas the night before Christmas...

On Christmas Eve, we didn't have anywhere to be until that evening, so we spent the day at home getting ready for Christmas at our house the next day. 

Elvie visited for the last time this year and painted everyone's noses red like Rudolph!

The kids got to open two presents from under the tree.

Collin was hoping for more than winter crocs and Christmas jammies...

but Katelyn was super excited about her Christmas book.  We bought her the one she checks out at the library all year long.

As I packed up the Christmas stuff today, I realized I'll still be checking it out.

Leaving cookies and milk for Santa since we always get home so late!

Don't forget the reindeer!

We usually spend Christmas Eve with Mike's family.  This year, I got some cute photos in front of the fireplace.

VERY patiently waiting to open her presents.

Still waiting...

Loves this baby Cinderella.

Checking out his cool gifts.

Collin got to participate in the ornament exchange this year for the first time.  He loved it and got a really cool Batman ornament.  But the family took it easy on him this year.  I think he has a little bit of maturing to do before he can really handle all the stealing that goes on!

And as usual, this is what they looked like on the ride home!  (Hence, the cookies, milk, and reindeer food in the afternoon!)