The Rest of Christmas

After spending Christmas morning at home, we headed over to Michael's parents for round two.

The rest of the family waited to open a few gifts until we got there.

I surprised Michael with a new electric razor... he thought he was done opening gifts from me when we left home.

Miriam and Simon got spoiled once again by Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

It was a perfectly paced Christmas for me.

I didn't feel rushed and felt I enjoyed the day.

We all had a very merry Christmas with the Bishop family.

Our First Family Christmas

This year we decided to spend Christmas morning at home with just our family. It was nice to have a low-key, slow paced morning together. The kids slept until 8:30, then we got up and had breakfast. After we got dressed it was time to open presents.

Simon and Miriam were so excited to see what Santa left for them. Miriam knew right away what to do with her presents. Simon on the other hand was unsure at first, but got the hang of it quickly. While each person was opening their present he would yell out, "What is it?". Then when it was open he would yell, "Open it". They both wanted to stop and play with everything right away. I guess that is a sign of successful gift giving. I love being able to see the excitement of my kids. Being a parent during the holidays is wonderful.

I managed to take a couple of videos:

Christmas 1 from Vanessa Bishop on Vimeo.

Christmas 2 from Vanessa Bishop on Vimeo.

Miriam and Simon even had fun when it was time to clean up, which wouldn't have been complete without costumes. Super Simon and Princess Miriam seemed to have a great Christmas morning.

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with Michael's family. We ate a delicious ham dinner, talked about the birth of Jesus, and let the kids play. I forgot to take my camera out the whole time. I really need to do better with that.

When we got home Miriam and Simon exchanged gifts. (Luckily I took pictures.) Before heading to bed they left cookies and a note out for Santa. Christmas really is so much better once you have kids. Their excitement is magical.

The Best Five Years Yet

Miriam's Fourth Birthday

Miriam had a great time on her birthday. She got two dresses from my Mom and in true diva style wore them both (first seen here and here; second one below). She wore the first one to church and the second one for her party.

Miriam is a lucky girl. She got all the things she wanted for her birthday. She was so excited and patient all day waiting for everyone to come join in the celebration. After presents we had brownies and ice cream.

Miriam's Fourth Birthday

from Vanessa Bishop on Vimeo.

Christmas Sunday Best

 

Merry Christmas

We want to wish everyone a...

...love the Bishop family.