We weren't up any earlier than normal, just 7:15am, despite some sleepless kids the night before. We soon saw that Santa ate all our cookies and left four full stockings and extra gifts under the tree. After opening stockings in the bedroom and eating a quick breakfast, Julie asked to be first (with Nate quickly offering to be second). I expected her to grab one of her presents, but instead she handed us a box -- a home-made kit of poems and necklaces she made for each of us, the layers carefully separate by tissue paper. Nate also painted a nice colorful orca whale on wood shingle.
It seems like everyone got what they wanted: hair dressing set, camera, parasol, new brush, books/games, etc (Julie); Epic Dragon Battle Lego, camera, games/books, etc. (Nate); and a new iPad, sweaters, books & misc. stuff for the parents. After playing a bit, we visited the Martins in Pleasanton for drinks and more gifts before returning home for ham dinner.
