Christmas Presents

After breakfast, with the power still out, we dove into the presents.  After a bit of debate, we decided to start with the youngest.  It didn't take Kate long at all to figure out the present opening gig.  

Clark bought these marshmallow guns with his own money for him and Blake and Emily.  You put a little marshmallow in the top and then blow.  Clark got so he could send one about 15 feet.

Great Grandma even had a present.  Jeff had gotten her and Grandma some nice Crabtree and Evelyn lotion.

Grandma gave some to Kate and she immediately wiped it on her face.

Jeff received some nice shirts from Uncle Ben.

Here is Emily and I with a calendar that she made for me at school.

Grandma and Great Grandma supervised (and collected wrapping paper).

Here are some progression photos of Kate unwrapping her present from Grandma.  I love this photo - her hand is blurry from attacking the present with gusto!

Now the paper:

Finally the reward.

Grandma sent Blake a "Band in a Box"

We put it to immediate use, as you can see in this video clip:

Emily got a weaving loom from Grandma:

Here are our two family storm troopers.  

My mom sent me this nice purse.  

Isn't Clark a good photo poser.

Here is Blake reacting to opening his own electric toothbrush from Grandma:

And lastly, here is Emily and her doll in their matching pajamas.  Behind Emily you can see my big gift from Jeff - a carpet cleaner.  I know, it sounds boring, but you have no idea how much we need it!

As Grandpa would say, "There never was such a Christmas!"