Christmas morning preparations

One of my favorite times, Christmas eve! After all the preparations, the night before is exciting and relaxing too. All the business is done, and the joy of being together and sharing special memories has arrived! And this year, much needed couple time made the last wrapping and preparing a time I was really looking forward to.

a few pics of the preparation...

graham assembling the new blue table and chairs...

watching the classic A Christmas Story, while we wrap and assemble.

stockings...-izzy, shell, bodie, and graham- wasn't able to find bodes a stocking this year- so used one I had. hopefully next year will find him the perfect one that can be his from year to year while he grows up!

and the "pumpkin chair" with iz's dolphin pillow pet, all the rage this year =)