THE PAGNOZZI FAMILY: CHRISTMAS 2011

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christmas is a very special day. It is the day our Savior is born. What better gift is there????

As always Christmas was wonderful. Well, I say that. The one thing missing this year was my parents. They decided to come after Christmas. Which to me was very sad. We didn't have our traditional Christmas eve dinner of fried catfish and potato salad. It's just not the same with out it.

We spent Christmas Eve at my sisters house with her extended family. It was a great time. What else could you ask for? We were surrounded by amazing people we love and lots of good food. Oh my gosh, there was so much food!!!!!

The kids had to wait till 12am to open presents. I think this was torture for them. Hana fell asleep. Of course, he did wake up for the opening.

Hana on our way to Teta's house.

Christian and Ricky

ChiChi and Hana.

Waiting patiently for 12am

Hana didn't make it till 12am.

Ricky was so excited to get this! It was the main and basically only thing (other then a book, the new Diary of a wimpy kid book). Santa can not take credit though. Not for this one. Ricky paid 1/2 for it. He was saving up for a laptop. He was given money, raised money and earned money towards a laptop. It was only fair that he paid for 1/2 of it as a life lesson.

When we got home the kids went right to bed. It was late so it was pretty easy. It's the only way Santa and his reindeer could come. Before we left for Aunt Vlady's they sprinkled reindeer food to guide them and Santa to our house. They left milk, cookies and candy canes out for Santa.

The kids were definitely on Santa's nice list. I had a talk with Santa last year to really tone it down this year. He did just a tad but he didn't really listen to me. Sigh.

Hana received a doll house, barbie, make up(which she loves and doesn't have to wear mine anymore), barbie book, squinkies, chatimal and the list goes on.

Ricky received the kindle fire, Diary of a wimpy kid book (which he read in 3 days), skateboard, smurfs movie, just dance 3 (which I LOVE), chatimal, sea life shark figurines, Phineas and Ferb boom box and more.

From the grandparents, teta and uncle Marco they got a trampoline. They love it!!!! I had an exciting mommy moment. Hana did a complete cartwheel on the trampoline. It was perfect!! She has been practicing. I am not sure if she could do it on the ground, but the trampoline definitely has given her the confidence and the extra push. It was such an exciting moment for me, I am sure for her too!!!