the night before christmas

We woke up to a white winter wonderland out our windows. Now it definitely feels like Christmas!

the very last mitten to open!

a breakfast of snow, oatmeal, cinnamon bread, and hot chocolate

Christmas cookies for Santa's plate!

Sydney ate each one she made, and Max just wanted to suck on the frosting (don't worry, these aren't the ones we delivered to the neighbors!) ;)

Sydney made a special carrot for Rudolf

another snow snack

Daddy made it even yummier with snow cone syrup!

we watched Elf and Home Alone as we snuggled indoors

I tried dressing Noah in something Christmasy, but he ended up looking like Mario.

After a yummy Christmas Eve dinner at Matt + Joy's, we came home and opened up a present under the tree.

they both got an animal night light that shines stars on the ceiling.

prepping Santa's milk and cookies

after placing the cookies by the fire, Sydney said, "Max, let's say a prayer." 

and proceed to pray for Santa to come. :)

The Night Before Christmas

Now we're ready for the big day!