Merry Christmas!

We enjoyed a beautiful first Christmas here at The Cleft. Kip was like a little kid. . . up and ready at 6 AM, looking out the window nervously and making thumping noises so the kids would get up! He was SO EXCITED about the gocarts he had been working on for the boys--he knew they wanted them so badly, but that it just wasn't going to be a reality this year. Little did they know . . . !

Of course, Kip had a plan for the reveal. He wrapped the boys motor helmets; when they opened them, they thought they were 'cool', but you could tell they were a little puzzled about what they went with. Kip told them there was a little more to their gift and to come outside. He had parked my expedition in front of the gocarts on the other side of the garage. He made the boys stand on the garage steps and yell 'Busdriver, Move That Bus', in the tradition of our favorite family show 'Extreme Home Makeover'. Kip backed out the truck to reveal the gift--It was hilarious and the boys were so excited . . . surprised, but very excited.

Anna Beth's pride and joy was (and still is) her new American Girl doll 'Isabelle'. Her first doll 'Annabelle' finally has a sister, lol, and they all dressed exactly alike for Christmas day! She also loves her new hot pink Ipod shuffle from her daddy . . . she has been singing and dancing to tea party and princess songs all week!

Here are some of the highlights--For some ODD reason Slide.com is placing all of my pictures horizonally . . . so just turn your head on the vertical ones, lol, for the full effect!

Christmas Blessings to All!