Christmas Day (in pictures)

Delaney was excited about her new Chelsea doll from Cambry.
It looks like Cambry was just as excited to give it to her!

A Christmas present from Delaney

Besides choring outside, Chelan literally stayed inside all day playing
"The Farming Game" with Caiden - a new game from us.

It took 4 tries, but Cambry finally finished her first rubber band bracelet.
After that, she made 3 or 4 more!

I think Cambry's favorite gift was the little puppy from Delaney!

Legos everywhere!

Delaney got a doctor kit, so she and Cambry were busy doctoring
all afternoon!

This Lego Technic set was Caiden's favorite. It took him about a day and a half to put it together. There are gears and drive shafts and everything! At one point, I did hear him say, "This is the best Christmas ever!"

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Surprise!

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