Christmas- it came and went so fast

I just don't want this time of year to end. I love it and now I can actually enjoy it since the hustle and bustle is over. Christmas Eve we went to church and Austin got to sing on stage with the other kids. He loved it and looked so handsome up there. Afterwards we went to the LaFave's for Christmas. We had a nice meal and opened presents. We got the kids home (they made a quick trip outside to sprinkle the lawn with reindeer food and Grinch dust to keep the Grinch away) and bathed, we let them open one present. Preston opened his metal detector which he loved and Austin opened a spy gear present: he thought was really cool, too! We finally got the boys down around 10:30 after setting out cookies for Santa. Luckily, I only had a few present to finish wrapping. Normally, Jeff and I stay up late to wrap; yet, I had time in the morning before they woke up to wrap which was a great idea. Jeff and I were able to get to bed before midnight. Christmas morning we were up opening presents by 8:00. I think the boys loved every gift and they were so sweet taking turns opening presents, seeing what the other one got ( I guess because that's how we did it the night before at the LaFave's). Austin notice the full stockings first thing and then went to the tree to see the presents. We were sure to remind the boys several times throughout the day the real reason for Christmas and the best gift of all, Jesus! Austin can tell you all about it I''m sure. We headed to my moms around 10:00 to open gifts with my brothers and sister and to have a wonderful breakfast. After that it was back home to play and clean up the mess from earlier. We hosted a Christmas dinner with my family and Jeff's parents. It was very nice, great company and fabulous food. It doesn't get much better than that for Christmas.