A few pictures and lots of memories...

Twas early Christmas morning when three kiddos appeared

"Mommy! Mommy! Daddy!...Santa was here!"

Excitement and wonder filled their eyes 

As they ran to discover their stocking surprise

All on the nice list, that much was true

Scratch offs, art supplies and a GIANT beanie boo

They couldn't believe it when they looked towards the door

Could it really be? Santa left MORE?!?

Mom - look a teepee and a zipline too?

And how did Santa know we wanted that movie, part 2???

Laughter filled the room and loved filled our hearts

Seeing the smiles on those faces is always the best part

After working our way through Santa's many treats

We filled up our tummy's with my favorite eats

Doesn't look like much but it's heaven on a plate

Had this every Christmas since 1998

The food was quickly eaten and we all took our place

The gifts were sorted like at Hogwarts, each present in it's space

Once again I was reminded that Christmas magic is real

As a kid this day was amazing, as a parent, it's surreal

You witness joy come to life with each smile that they share

As if God himself gently touched your hand to show you that He's there

We try to keep it simple, not too much under the tree... 

A want... 

a need... 

something to wear...

and something to read... 

Gigi doesn't follow those rules much to Pops' dismay

A gift for everybody and a dozen more cause it's Christmas Day!

The grown-ups get spoiled too, I don't even know where to start

These kiddos lavished each of us with gifts straight from the heart

My favorite part of every year are the hugs that they share

When opening the special gifts they picked out with care

Radley got Pokemon, Landry Shopkins stuff

And Emersyn more accessories for Clarabelle - she wasn't tough

And then I put the camera down, I didn't snap one more pic

I savored every second of the day that flew by quick

I didn't take a picture of us in front of three

But I managed to snag each of these precious little 3

The moments we remember most aren't the ones that are posed

They're the ones etched in our hearts, the most beautiful I propose

The laughter and snuggles, the kiss that's snuck real quick

Cause in a flash they are gone like jolly 'ol St. Nick

Merry Christmas everybody and Happy New Year, too

Love, hope and laughter are my wishes for each of you!