We {heart} Christmas...

Twas 5 o'clock Christmas morning when all through the house

Radley crept to our room as quiet as a mouse

"Buddy, what are you doing? Did Santa bring you some gifts?"

"Not sure momma, I closed my eyes and on my toes I did tip!"

Back to bed we all went with our eyes closed real tight

And when we rolled back from bed..oh what a SIGHT!

Santa had come and our wishes came true

Hot Wheels, Art Supplies and some puzzles, too

Some new sleeping buddies just like at the store

And Alfie, the elf, was off to the North Pole once more

Wait? Who's that in the bottom right pic?

Mom and Dad were there, too - now that is legit!

Gigi and Pops headed over with haste

For his famous bacon and rolls, not a moment to waste

We laughed and we played and then we got back to work

Sorting these gifts is a job you can't shirk 

Everyone was happy with smiles spread wide

But nothing compares to a sibling by your side

Big gifts are great but what's simply the best

Is a gift picked with love, you simply can't protest

My favorite gift wasn't a wrapped with a bow

It filled the room like a tree all a glow

Packaged in hugs and kisses galore

I'd never be able to ask for anything more

My second favorite part was the look of such glee

At opening a gift with a "Is this one for ME!?"

Whether crazy or silly, big or quite small

There was something to be had by one and by all

And then we were done opening all of the things

"What? There's one more? What do you mean?"

What could be inside - why's it so big?

It takes everyone's help, all 3 of the kids

They finally got it opened and peeked on inside

NEW YORK? They exclaimed (and then Landry cried).

Finally it was time for a just a tiny bit of rest

Then back to the stove, a place I like best

Cooking for family and our sweet friends, too

(Heck, come one over, I'll even cook for you!)

What a wonderful celebration of the Jesus' birth

When love is what defines our incredible worth

Sent from heaven to die and rise again

Thank you isn't enough but it's where I'll begin

A day filled with love, a day filled with fun

A day filled with something for each and everyone

Then finally it was time to turn out the light

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!