Life is Priceless: Christmas

This Christmas was by far the most wonderful, memorable, emotional, joyful Christmas that I could have ever imagined. Words can not describe the absolute joy, love, gratitude, excitement...it was just...perfect.

We began our celebrations at Aunt Cheryl's house on Christmas Eve. Hannah was so excited the entire day. On a whim, we decided to drive past our old home to see how they had decorated (yeah, I guess we're weird like that...) and Hannah knew instantly that we were going the wrong way. "Why we not going to Aunt Cheryl's house?!" she'd exclaim from the back seat. :)
After a yummy dinner and some fun, presents were passed, piles were made, children were gleaming. Hannah was so excited that she literally shook and paced waiting for the okay to begin tearing open her presents. It made my heart melt.

This baby has not left her side. I love how she's holding her hand...

We returned home that evening, arms full of gifts, hearts full of love. The girls got comfy and had just enough time to try out some of their new toys before bed.

Be still my beating heart...

Surprisingly, the girls went right to sleep and slept past 8:00 Christmas morning. Micah and I were in shock, as Hannah was so excited about what awaited her the next morning.
Sarah was the first to round the corner into the living room...

Hannah dug right in...

Watching her face was like pure heaven. My heart was so happy that morning.

These two gifts, the flower pen and the Mobigo, were by far her favorites from Daddy & Mommy..;)

Although Sarah didn't quite grasp the whole unwrap-the-gift thing, she did manage to tear open a few presents with Daddy's help.

Christmas Day is our busiest of the holiday season. The girls finished opening gifts, and then were hurried out the door (with a few of their new toys) to Gram & Pap's house for more gift-giving and the infamous, annual Christmas breakfast.