Brandon, Ashley, & a very unhappy Katie posing in Grouse Ridge's tree farm.

Ashley standing by her tree choice. (Katie still running through the trees!)

Katherine trying very hard not to "touch" the decorated tree.

Ashley & Brandon creating their first gingerbread house.

They definitely had their differences when it came time to decorate!

Mom helping with the last of the icing, while Katie helps herself to the icing!

A fun project overall for everyone!

The kids rummaging through their stockings while waiting patiently for Dad to wake up. (Ashley was the first one up at 5:30!)

Katherine heading over to her rocking chair to examine her new Angelina Ballerina book set.

Brandon's most coveted gift from Santa...Pokemon Sapphire for Gameboy Advance!

Ashley and her very first palm pilot...DataGirl 2!

Josefina cut outs, Ashley's favorite American Girl doll.

Katherine playing with Angelina! (Hopefully this means she won't take Pinky from Ashley anymore!)

Some very excited kids opening presents.

"What can it be?"

Katherine enjoying her books from John and Monica.

"Katie, look...pink, flannel pajamas from Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop!"

"Yes, another Yu-Gi-Oh shirt!"

Thank you Santa...a laptop for Katie!

"Finally, I can play on the computer without anyone yelling at me!"

Dad spending the morning trying to figure out Ashley's palm pilot.

Katherine still on the laptop!

Three, pooped-out kids taking a break on the couch.

Ashley with her "My Twinn" doll, Courtney.

Santa sent Courtney by express mail since the elves still weren't finished with her by Christmas Eve. (Evidently, high demand for dolls this year!)

Dog sitting Zoe from across the street. The whole family fell in love with her.

Even Tipper enjoyed having her around, although she was exhausted by the end of the day.

Four, little snowmen candles.