Kids slept until 8! 

  
This is the face that says, “I am on to you.” He opened a XBox controller and we told him we got it so he could take it to friends’ houses to play. Then he opens this, a Minecraft game, and we use the same explanation. He than proceeds to search because we have presents to take with us to Iowa and he finds one that doesn’t have a name on it. Well, he figured it out quickly. This is technically a family gift but Cooper loves his Minecraft and we are excited to be able to play along with him.  When Cooper gets excited about something he can’t stop talking, he has been talking all morning. 

  
Yes, John and I decided it was time to purchase an American Girl doll. Bella has taken care of Ginger, her practice doll from Gramy and Gramps. Note- there isn’t a doll that looks exactly like her with Hazel eyes. So now she has Ginger with green eyes and Bells with blue.

Cooper is a great gift giver. He picked out a shirt making kit for American Girl dolls- he had NO idea she was getting one. He also got her a white tshirt so she could match her dolls. This tradition started last year. John and I take the kids out to buy something for each other and something for us to help them understand giving and how to pick out gifts. I am amazed at how excited they are to give. Cooper gave Bella his  present to her right away and Bella did the same. 

 Can you tell what everyone has been up to all day? Bella has been exploring every gift. The boys are glued to the TV. Me? I am just enjoying putting things away, watching the joy and playing with Cooper’s toy.