Merry Christmas!

We had a FUN Christmas day! The kids woke up at 6AM and we opened presents.  They all said Santa brought everything they wanted and were very happy.  We do 3 gifts each: a gift of Love, a gift of Fun, and a gift of Learning. We had found that this keeps things simple, and we put a lot more thought into gifts rather than just buying whatever their whims are at the moment.  They also exchange names and buy a gift for their sibling, so that is a lot of fun as well. 
So Tink got roller blades for love, watercolor set with easel for learning, and a music creator for fun.  She got a Fur Real dog from Goofy.

Bucko got roller blades for Love, a lap harp for Learning, and remote control car for Fun.  He got a dinosaur thing to dig for the dinosaur and then put it together from Tink.

Minnie got the Leapfrog Tag with 3 books for her gift of Learning. She also received a princess suitcase with a Minnie Mouse lunchbox for her gift of Love, and a doll for the gift of Fun.  Bucko bought her a Fur Real baby panda.

Goofy got a Toy Story 3 suitcase with a Mickey Mouse lunchbox for his gift of Love. He received the Leapfrog Tag system as well for his gift of Learning and a remote control car for his gift of Fun.  Minnie bought his 2 books and a little basketball game.

After opening presents, we quickly ate breakfast, bundled up, and headed up to Sandringham.  We waited to watch the Royal Family head to church.  I got a few decent snapshots.  After the church service, the kids were allowed to give flowers to the Queen.  Mine even made it onto the BBC news!  Here are a few of my best pictures.



A friend took this one and it was by far the best one we have of Tink giving the Queen her flowers! Oh what memories!

All in all, it was a very fun day.  Yes, it was cold, but well worth it.  Who knows when/if I'll ever see them again! Maybe if I can make it down to London for Will and Kate's wedding.  Hmmm....we shall see.  



This one actually came from a news site, but since it had two of my kids in it, I saved it!