Merry Christmas!!

Santa and a slew of relatives were certainly good to our buddies this year. If we go missing for a few days, call for help - we might be buried underneath all the toys.

Our official Christmas celebration kicked off last night, when 12 of our friends joined us for Wigilia. After sharing the oplatek (thanks, Aunt Maggie!), we feasted on Steve's pierogies and lots of other meatless dishes. Then, the kids decorated gingerbread people and exchanged gifts. It was a late night for the buddies but they still remembered to choose some cookies to leave out for Santa before retiring to their room.

When morning came, we took our time, leisurely opening presents with plenty of breaks for play time. The highlight for the buddies? Big kid bikes from Santa! And they are FAST on them. I thought I was busy chasing two wild boys before the bikes. I'd really better get myself in shape now.

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