The Weekend of St. Nick

Hayden with his St. Nick goodies

Maddy enjoying her new Rattle

St. Nick is a holiday that is celebrated in our household. Thanks to the grandparents who keep this holiday alive. Hayden was super excited Friday night as we told him St. Nick is like Santa's helper who brings a few little presents early and checks to make sure you've been being good. Saturday morning we were up early, well Hayden and I were. We let Daddy and Maddy sleep till 7:30am, it was very hard for Hayden but he managed not to open anything until we got them up. I figured it was good practice for Christmas morning, just in case he gets it in his head to wake up at 5am that day:)

Hayden enjoyed opening up his gifts, then Maddy's, then mommy's. Hayden got a fun transformer that he loves and a cool top that spins with lights. Maddy and him both got reindeers that are so cute. Maddy got a fun rattle that is a big hit with her. She loves to put things in her mouth. And they also both got new ornaments to put on the tree.

Hayden and I decorated the Christmas tree on Friday afternoon. Hayden loves to put the ornaments on the tree and really does a great job. He places them evenly and doesn't clump all on one branch. It was fun to watch his eyes light up when he would find an ornament that was his. This year he got a red race car and Madelynn got pink shoes. We have more ornaments than we can put on the tree.