Kai and Nora were up by 6am and Ellen, Art and Karen didn’t arrive until 7am. That gave them an hour to sort and stack the presents in different ways. Nora was surprised by most gifts but Kai was pretty sure most thinks were Legos or books. As he put it “what else would they be?”
The initial sort
Kai and Nora were up early checking on the status of presents. While they waited for Ellen, Art and Karen to arrive they sorted the presents in various ways - by color, by size, by recipient, etc.
Sibling Rivalry Suspended
In recognition of the holiday season a ceasfire was temporarily called on any inter-sibling bickering. It was nice while it lasted but it didn't last.
Sort #4
This was the "let's make the biggest looking pile we can" sort. The "tallest tower" sorting was halted by Dad due to safety concerns.
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Crystal's Present
Crystal opens her new carry on suitcase with assistance from Nora.
Grandma getting breakfast ready
No one can accuse us of not eating well. Grandma Ellen gets ready to put the egg bake into the oven.
Nora and Grandpa Art
Note that she is still wearing her hat. You will not find a picture of her without it as she never took it off.
Lego Star Wars Clock
Kai with his new clock!
Nora and her new art set
It didn't take her long to open it up and get to work.
Christmas 2012
Ben, Crystal, Ellen, Karen, Kai, Art and Nora. A wonderful Christmas!
Grandparents and Grandkids
Art, Ellen, Kai and Nora. Did I mention Nora also got Hell Kitty rain boots. She only reluctantly took them off at bed time that night.
