The "Finnster, et al."

Christmas morning started with me telling the boys "stay in your room!" We told Finn and Sam before putting them to bed that they were not allowed to leave their room until we came to get them.  About 7:45, I woke up to the sounds of Finn and Sam playing "Santa Clause" in their room.  As I was making coffee, I heard Finn say "On Dasher, On Dancer. . . " Based on their personalities and history of play, I presume Finn was Santa and Sam was a reindeer. I just hope that Finn didn't swap Sam with a homemade reign. At 8:00, we opened the door and let the boys come out.  They were excited to see their presents and to see Gran and Pa. Then they opened their presents.  We asked them to go one at a time so that they could see each other open their presents.   They acquiesced -which made the presents take longer.  Sam was so excited about his presents.  His favorites were his legos and his basketball shoes.  Finn, a bit more reserved, loved his video game...

Christmas Eve 2016 was a really wonderful day.  We started the day with Sam and Michael going out for doughnuts and then shopping for Finn's present (from Sam).  While they were gone, Finn and I played several rounds of Twister and wrapped Sam's present (from Finn).  Once they got home, Sam and I wrapped Finn's present and then we taught Finn out to play Dominos. At noon we met Gran and Pa at Swaney Swift's for Christmas Eve lunch.  We wanted to go to Top Hog - but it was closed. (Sam has been asking to go to Top Hog for months).  The boys were really excited to see Pa, so they didn't mind too much that Top Hog was closed. I love these pictures of Sam.  He was in such a great mood.  Will was in a decent mood.  He was pretty hungry so I took him out to the van to eat.  Next we all went to the Christmas Eve Service at church. They didn't offer care for Finn's age - so Finn came with us.  I was so glad he d...

We were all pretty tired after leaving Grandad's house.  We all ended up sleeping on the way home. After we got home Michael took Finn to buy a Christmas present for Sam (from Finn).  Then he took Finn to Waffle House for dinner at the counter.  (Sam took this). Sam, Will and I stayed home.  Sam wanted to watch the Muppet movie. Sam sang and danced to the music.  I'll tell you, Sam can really dance.  This kid has major rhythm.  Then Sam and I played with his new Dominos.  He was so precious.  

On Thursday Michael, Will and I traveled to Dad's house for Christmas.  Finn and Sam were already there and had been there since Tuesday afternoon. That night we ate dinner and then we played "Telepictionary" with everyone.   Will was really restless all night so it was so surprise that we ended up on the recliner. He did end up sleeping pretty soundly.  Once we were all up Gigi made breakfast.  Gene and Minnie came over and ate with us too.   During breakfast we put Will in the floor and turned on Paw Patrol.  For some reason Will loves Paw Patrol.  We can put him in the swing at home and turn on Paw Patrol and he will give a few minutes of peace.  The same worked during breakfast.  Quinn decided to join Will.  He laid down next to him and got under the covers.  After breakfast and pictures, we opened presents.  And the boys played with their new sumo suits. O...