After we leave the birthday party, we make a point to caravan to some of our favorite holiday lights downtown and in the Park Cities. We always have to swing by the Neiman Marcus flagship store downtown to check out their tree and window displays. But this year, I have to say it was pretty darn disappointing. So much so that we didn't even venture to get out of the car. I sure hope they get their act together next year!
decorations ala downtown Dallas
After gawking at the light displays, we continue our hour and a half drive back out to my parents house. Where once everyone arrives, we get busy opening our Christmas pajamas, get cookies and a note ready for Santa, wrangle the excited munchkins down to bed way past their bedtimes, watch Christmas Vacation while we wrap any remaining gifts, and then 'patiently' try to wait up long enough for Santa's arrival...which I believe came at about 2:30 this year!?!
Emeri's note reads:
'Dear Santa, I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to take Santa pictures this year. I still love you. Emeri.'
Before you know it, the kids wake up and are ready to see what the big man brought. Augie woke up ridiculously early this year, but since baby Milo decided that he prefers to sleep in the living room, Kevin had to entertain him in our room with the ipad for an hour or so before Noah sent the signal for freedom.
Santa brought Augie a little people airport!
After we survey the goods, throw back some coffee, chow down on Cinnamon Rolls and biscuits, and open stockings. We slowly make ourselves presentable while we wait for Tim, Nell, and Saoirse to arrive to open presents.
Uncle 'Tevin' finally getting acquainted with Milo!
Finally, Let the festivities begin!
As with the Gupton family Christmas, August was not very interested in sitting still to open presents. He wasn't remotely interested in shredding mounds of paper or even playing with new toys. But thankfully he was content to sit and watch Pocoyo on the ipad while everyone else took their turn around the circle. At least he would occasionally look up to clap for a gift that he must have deemed to be special.
Towards the end we sped up the gift opening process this year so that we could get on with lunch, and everyone else can head out to their next destinations. Thankfully we had no where else to be, so Kevin, August, and I were able to hang out with just my parents and watch Christmas Story on loop, play with all of the new toys, and of course take a much needed nap.
All in all, it was another wonderful Langford family Christmas. I can't say enough, how very blessed I feel to have been able to celebrate another holiday with such a happy, healthy, family.
even Muppet Momo dawned festive attire this year!
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