THE PAGNOZZI FAMILY: CHRISTMAS 2013

This Christmas came super fast!! I probably say that every year. Our 1st celebration was with our neighbors, Stacy, Charles and the kiddos. We met at Cici's because it is the only indoor place with a play area. With so many kids you need a place for them to roam. We had a nice visit and the kids exchanged their gifts. My kids loved their fort and for a long time was a permanent fixture in my living room.
Christmas eve we went to my sisters and kept with their tradition. Gifts were to be open at 12am. Thankfully we were able to do them a little sooner. The kids made out like bandits. I'm so very thankful to the Bohorquez family for including us, especially my kids in their family festivities. Santa even came to visit and hand out the gifts. It was a lot of family, love and laughter.
Sometime after we got home Santa and his reindeer landed on our roof and quietly came down the chimney. Judging by what he left my kids made the extremely nice list. Some of Ricky's gifts: bike, air hog, lava lamp (which is really cool), books, abercombie clothes, shoes , rainbow loom case and rubber bands ...........(oh, the night before he got all the dvds he asked for smurfs 2, despicable me 2 and turbo) etc.... Some of Hana's gifts: bike, furby boom, rainbow loom with case, books, jewelry, fake glasses and more.
Santa definitely put Vincent on the nice list. If I was making the list he might be on the naughty list for not sleeping through the night. He received a lot of noise makers and things to keep him entertained. His big gift was a big boy car seat, which he will need in May.
Ricky and I decided to get the kids board games. They love them. It has been great having game night and spending time together as a family. No TV just good old fashion family time. It's been great!
This has been a great Christmas. I just want to make sure my kids and all of us understand why we celebrate. It is the day chosen to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Without him nothing would be possible. I am so glad my kids have Jesus instilled in them and are not afraid to speak it and make others believe.
Happy Birthday Jesus!!

Playing in the fort.

At my sisters.

He was so excited to get the calendar.

After Santa came

The evidence Santa was here. Cookie crumbs and an empty glass of milk.

She was so excited. I think the elves did a great job.

Lava lamp. So cool.

She loves her new bike. It's a little big for her, but she is a champ at getting on it and riding it.

Hana with her fake glasses.

Ricky with his awesome bike. He was a little scared, but has no problems riding it.

The furby boom that needs a lot of attention. Hana is not giving him much and his personality is formed by how much attention he gets. So I think he might be a little feisty.