Hannah and her Barbie Horsewoman are somewhere in the middle of all that paper!

Joshua learns at the hands of the master

Mark starts shooting for PateyNorth while Hannah distributes presents.

She was so quick hopping around with all those gifts that she eluded grandma's camera. Hopefully her dad had better luck catching her. I'm sure I'll be able to find her on PateyNorth.

Sometimes you just have to take a break!

The Night Before Christmas - a bag of old but loved toys

Haylie balances herself, trying to get her own shoes on. Yes, they are red and green sneakers!

The baby doll from PateyNorth was a big hit!

Despite Mama's achoo, Joshie jumps right into the unwrapping scene

Presents galore and Haylie chooses . . . a book!

Okay, kids, you just . . . .

Joshua and Haylie enjoying playing with Grandpa's toy

Hey, I see Grandma!

 

Daddy, you did it!

Okay, which button for reverse?

 

Haylie coaxes Simon off the tracks

 

Pre-Christmas Fun

 

Hannah and Joshua enjoying the cuisine at Olive Garden 

Daddy briefs Haylie on the Ho-Ho man 

Mommy makes the introduction 

Hmmm, is this gonna work? 

Haylie is enjoying a short story from Santa! 

Mommy and Haylie throwing money away. (Where's Daddy?) 

Jo looking pensive as Joshie toasts grandma on her birthday! 

Do I have purple on my tongue from this grape juice?

Haylie learns about Gumball and Candy machines from a fellow shopper.

Waiting for the Mall stores to open!