Christmas Day 2009

On Christmas morning, we got up early (as usual) and drove through the rain to the Naperville Eggsperience Cafe. We met Nana and Grandpa Cermak and Auntie Clare there for a delicious breakfast. Evie and Gavin didn't feel like eating much except toast, and they weren't too interested in coloring, but they enjoyed the bright colors of the restaurant.



"We're happy with our cups, thank you very much. Maybe we'll eat eggs next time!"

When Gavin got restless, Grandpa entertained him with Auntie Clare's mitten:

When we got home, we started opening presents:

Evie enjoyed reviewing the year in Nana's Legendary Twins 2010 calendar:

Nana and Auntie Clare entertained the kids by singing Christmas Carols:

Then it was naptime, so we took a break from opening the gifts. Evie and Gavin took long naps, and Gavin woke up first. Grandpa told him his own version of the "Three Little Pigs:"

Back to opening presents! One of Gavin's favorites was this pot and pan set:



Evie's favorite thing was a rocking, barking dog that Grandpa found at Walgreens:

The kids received an "Elmo Live" doll from Auntie Clare. We are still learning all the things it can do!

This Sesame Street playhouse was a big hit, and also the most difficult thing for Francis to open!

"I hope you thoroughly enjoy that Sesame Street house, Gavin!"

As I type this, we still have not finished opening gifts. The kids just got overwhelmed with all the activity, and wanted to play with the new things that were already open. They made out like bandits with clothes and toys, and we are very thankful to our families and friends for their generosity!

(Scroll down for our Christmas Eve photos!)