Kings of Christmas...

Twas EARLY Christmas morning

(Like FIVE FORTY FIVE)

When tiny little voices made our room come alive!

Mommy! Daddy! Santa was HERE!!!

You could feel their grins spread from ear to ear

The cuteness really was too much to handle when Emmy exclaimed

"I think he brought us Hanukkah candles!!"

We forced them to lay still in our beds

Until I could get the energy to literally raise my head

Finally we let them run to see

All of the goodies left under the tree

Wouldn't you know even after checking that list twice

These three kids ended up on the one labeled "nice"

A giant nerf gun and a magic wand made by elves

She didn't waste any time casting some spells

Even the cats were granted their secret wish

And those "candles" turned out to be giant pick-up sticks

We paused for some breakfast - my favorite each year

Because cinnamon rolls and bacon scream "holiday cheer"

Then we sorted those gifts and each took our place

With happiness in our heart and a smile on our face

The best gifts are the ones that don't come from a store

Proving that Christmas is about so much more

Than presents and trinkets and all of the THINGS

It's about family and togetherness and the love Jesus brings

Sure new lipstick is a ton of FUN...

but the best part of the day is hugs for everyone!

New dolls are awesome art supplies, too...

but nothing compares to time with your crew!

We soaked up each moment we loved all the frills... 

(they especially loved those crisp dollar bills!)

Movies and clothes and books! Oh my!

Dolls and an Atari were a wonderful surprise!

Each gift brought love that filled up our sweet space

And nothing compares to joy on their  face!

Merry Christmas from us to each one of you...

and blessings in the New Year, too!