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We woke to the sounds of "Oh When the Saints Go Marching In" being sung in the bedroom above us as the boys marched in unison in an effort to try to wake us (true story!) at 5:45 am.  Jacob was texting us too. The rule is they stay in their rooms 'til we come get them, and apparently this year they couldn't wait any longer.  Luckily, Santa came (despite my insistent arguments that he wouldn't – they win, as usual).  And he brought an arsenal of weapons for the big boys…air soft pistols – a rifle and a pistol for each.  And he brought a scooter for Samuel.  All boys got what they requested and all boys were happy and thrilled.

We had orange cinnamon rolls for breakfast with a breakfast casserole and leftover jello salad.  And then we opened more gifts.  Some of the gift highlights:

Jacob – a b'ball goal for his bedroom, a reading light, a helicopter (from M&A), a Kindle (from Papa C and Mimi), a canvas of him in football uniform (from M&O), binoculars (from Nana & Pops) and books (from G&G)

Caleb – a Rangers pillow pet, an Ipod shuffle, a helicopter (from M&A), a camera (from Papa C & Mimi), a karaoke machine (from Nana & Pops), hexbugs (from G&G), invention kit/book (from Audra and Grandma), a fishing tackle box (from Mike & Liv)

Samuel – a giraffe pillow pet, an etch-a-sketch, a monkey robot (from M&A), a monogrammed backpack (from M&O), a play tunnel (from Nana & Pops), a vet kit (from Papa C & Mimi), a pillow pet and Cars jammies (from G&G) and light up cars and t-shirts (from Audra)

Mer – new perfume (picked out by all my guys)

Der – noise canceling headphones

Christmas morning is always fun and cozy around here – I love spending this time as a family.  Caleb was so sweet this year – getting (or making) gifts for each of the women in the family plus his brothers.  He was so thoughtful.  Jacob found a little box for me that he stained and gave as a jewelry box.  I'm so spoiled – these boys are so good to me.

After all of our festivities we got dressed and headed to sacrament meeting at 1:00.  Audra and Paul met us there and it was fun to see all of our friends on Christmas Day.  It was especially nice to partake of the sacrament and reflect on the life of our Savior.