Christmas Morning!

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The kids (im)patiently waited until 10:40 am (whaa??) to start opening stockings. Then lots of great gifts downstairs at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Extra great to have Grandma and Granpa Heckman in town from Florida this year.

 
Avery and Great Grandma Heckman



Grandpa giving a speech



 Emma with a new stack of books


 

















Avery is impressed





















Coco and Maude are not




















New toy





Comments

Mary Anita Winklea said…
Gadzooks! Lots of presents present!
Coco seems to be doing quite well in Colorado!
December 26, 2014 10:06 PM
Sonja said…
Cinnamon rolls I'm sure helped occupy them for a little bit... Don't forget to update your Amazon lists before your return!!
December 27, 2014 5:06 PM
Alisha said…
That is am IMPRESSIVE stack of gifts! Santa's bag must have been considerably lighter after leaving the house!
December 27, 2014 7:50 PM
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