Christmas Morning

 These pictures are out of order.  Sorry!

Daniel and his beard trimmer.

My best gift!  Mallory bought me an oven mitt that said "#1 Mom."  She bought it for me at her school's Mistletoe Mall.

Mallory in the pajamas that she "accidentally" opened on Tuesday.

Santa brought Daniel a new rake and wheel barrow.

These are headphones for the iPad.  Arguably the best gift of the year!

Daniel wondering what he will do with this yard equipment.

New clothes

A "Big Sis" t-shirt.  She is getting ready!

Mom was with this for the very first time.  It was great!

Head Bandz Act Out game. 

New fleece jacket

A new alarm clock.

A book about being a big sister.

Another book about kindness.

Every 5th grader needs an electric pencil sharpener!

A new book bag.  Supposedly all of the cool kids have an over the shoulder bag.

Mal also got a fabulous new beach chair. 

This chair comes with a cooler, a drink holder, a phone cover, bottle opener, and an umbrella.  

As  you can see, the Hamilton's had a great Christmas.  Mallory first awoke at 11:30 to check her stocking.  She awoke a second time at 1:30 am and we finally got up between 6:30-7.

This was an extra special year for us.  My mom--for the first time every-was with us on Christmas morning.  We loved having her.  She helped so much, which was truly needed since I'm nearly 9 mo preggers!