Christmas Morning

Tyler and Allison were not allowed to see the surprises waiting for them under the tree until after eating breakfast. When the time finally came, we made them wait in the other room so we could get the video camera going to capture their initial reactions. We gave specific directions for them to wait by the stairs until we said "GO!" After a few short moments, Allison couldn't take the suspense any longer and came barreling in ahead of Tyler. Good thing we got the cameras ready fast!

Hey Allison, look behind you!

Little Tylerman awaited the signal, even when Allison bailed on him!

Once there, he immidately found the section of the toys left for him by Santa! The T. Rex Rampage race track set and a Walkin' and Talkin' Lightning McQueen.

This is a pretty neat Lightning if I do say so myself. He can do so many different combinations of moves, including dancing, talking, driving backwards and in circles!

You can tell Tyler is very pleased!

Allison got her very own "Binka Bell" 4-wheeler so she can ride outside with Tyler now too!

Allison also got a baby doll from Santa. Her name is "Baby Ally." She was in love from the first moment she saw her.

And made sure she was well fed before moving on to unwrapping other presents. It looks like Allison has a big job ahead of her to keep her safe from the vicious T. Rex!

Posing with all the Christmas treasures!

Now onto opening the wrapped presents...

Tyler was so excited to find one with his name on it!

He got books that feature him as the main character in the story - so fun!

This purse is one of the gifts purchased with the gift card that Grandma and Grandpa Tholkes gave Allison.

And she loved adoring herself in the mirror.

And last, but certainly not least, they got to see what goodies were left for them in their stockings!