Christmas is always a very busy holiday for us since we celebrate at 5 different places on Christmas Eve and 2 more on Christmas Day! I know- its a lot of traveling! Last year, the boys slept in the car and were wonderful during our stops- and this year proved to be even better! They took naps while we traveled our 20 minute drives and played hard at our stops! They are so lucky to be loved by so many people! Christmas Eve, we started off having my dad & brother over for lunch & exchanged gifts! The boys got to add to their savings accounts and managed to get some really cute outfits and toys! 2 1/2 hours later, we went to Chris' mamaws where the boys racked up on TONS of clothes, pjs, and toys! After stopping by and visiting my Aunt Becky's for my dad's side of the family, we went to moms for her side! We ate too much and the boys got- you guessed it- more toys! Later after everyone left, we exchanged with mom & Greg! The boys got 1 of their favorite toys of the year- "Elmo Live"...its crazy how toys have changed over the years! We got home about midnight and carried our sleeping boys from their carseats to their cribs! Mommy & Daddy got to work being Santa and got everything ready for the morning. Christmas morning, the boys didn't wake up until 9:15 which was great! We got up & opened presents here at home! The boys didn't know what to think about all the toys! They didn't want to leave! After finishing up here, we headed to Chris' parents for our traditional Christmas morning breakfast with everyone in their pjs and exchanged presents there! At this point, I think the boys were just overwhelmed but had definitely gotten the hang of ripping into presents! Later in the afternoon, we went to Chris' granny's and the boys got more toys! After eating dinner at Chris' parents, were played Rock Band until late and ended up staying overnight! We finally made it back home and after 2 trips to pick all the toys up, we officially have a toys store in our living room! I hope each of you had a very Merry Christmas and remembered the reason we celebrate such a wonderful holiday! And thanks to all of our family & friends for the cute Christmas cards that littered our fridge and all the gifts that spoiled our boys! We love knowing that our boys mean so much to you all! This year, Chris and I spoiled each other but the real excitement came with watching our boys! It was pure joy! Enjoy all the pictures- it was a long post but I couldn't leave any out!
Me with my other half :)
Nolan Kole on Christmas Eve
Jonas Kade on Christmas Eve
Since the boys are learning to potty at daycare- Santa brought them a new potty too! This was Nolan's idea of what to do- sit backwards on it and put the bowl on his head!
The boys love their chairs and take all their toys to them!
The boy's new Pottery Barn chairs with their names...they LOVE them!
Jonas fell asleep hugging Mickey- and I couldn't resist taking a picture!
Jonas opening his "Elmo Live" at Mimi's
Daddy & Jonas waiting to open presents at Mimi's
Nolan with his "big boy" boxer briefs on...so funny! Thanks Aunt Neenan!
All the kids talking to Cindy on the web cam
The Brass Monkeys! Family Rock Band at Chris' parents house
Jonas excited about Rock Band! He's wanting to help his "Bessie"
Nolan playing with Aunt Bethanie's yorkie Allie
I'm going to claim that a tornado came through my living room! 
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