Anyone who has ever had children or been around children at Christmas time knows of the hyperactivity of children awaiting the arrival of Santa.  The kids love opening Christmas treasures that have been locked away for a year.  They are underfoot the entire time I am pulling out boxes.  At this age they remember what we have and dig around for their stockings, their small Christmas trees for their rooms, the snow globes we started collecting when they were two years old, our nativity scene, their special ornaments, etc.  

By the end of the day I have had just about enough of them bouncing off the walls.  I suppose the hot cocoa doesn't help matters as we decorate our tree but it is tradition and I can't deviate.  Enjoy a glimpse of my family enjoying the beginning of this Holiday Season.   

I love watching the kids concentrate.  They have always stuck their tongue to the side of their mouth, or pursed their lips while concentrating.  I will be so sad when this ends.