The adventures of the Reilly family.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Perhaps the coolest Christmas morning ever!


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After the kids went to bed Christmas Eve John and I set to the task of setting up a HUGE (10 ft x 14 ft) tent in our living room. We moved furniture, but it still took up the whole room. We even put one of the couches back inside the tent. We then set up all the wrapped camping supplies inside the tent and zipped up the door. We put gates up so the kids would naturally come to our room in the morning and not go into the living room. We had them open their stockings with us in our room. One of the gifts inside were headlamp flashlights. We had them put them on and go down the hall to explore. And there they found the giant tent! They were so excited. Can't wait to take them camping when it gets warm!

There is a video down on the blog a bit of them seeing it for the first time. Check it out!

My own beanbag!


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Samuel finally got his own beanbag for Christmas this year. The other two got theirs last year. I think he likes it!

Love my blanket


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Aunt Rhonda bought each of the kids a blanket that had a hood that looked like an animal. Abigail's was a frog, and she wore it around for the whole day after she got it. She still uses it a bunch. Thanks Aunt Rhonda!

A sewing machine!


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Abigail is such the crafter. She loves to create things, all the time. And what a perfect gift from Bonky. Her very own sewing machine.

My presents!


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Josiah poses by his pile of presents at Bonkys before he tears in.

Time for lunch!


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Samuel.. Well, he's just silly.

What is this?


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Aunt Beckie explains to Josiah what this gift was. It's a stepping stone kit. Can't wait to make it once there isn't a ton of snow outside.

A suitcase of his own!


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Samuel was super excited to get a suitcase of his own. No more sharing with Abigail!

Arrg... Nap time


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Even a pirate needs a rest on the way to Bonky's.

Love my oven mit!


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Josiah bought me this super cool oven mit from his Santa shop at school. I love it! And I love my big man!

The harmonica trio


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Thanks Ashley and Chrissy we love our harmonicas!!!!

Who's that masked man?


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Spiderman!

Watch out Jack Sparrow


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Pirate Josiah is coming for you.

Look out... It's Army Samuel


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Samuel's trying to figure out the gun.

Crazy cool ornament


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Abigail poses with Daddy and the ornament she bought him at her Santa shop at school.

Tools!


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The only thing Josiah really asked for for Christmas was a real tool set. He was so excited when he opened it. He can't wait to get building with Daddy.

Loving some pliers


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Josiah bough Daddy some pliers at his Santa shop at school. I think he likes them!

Rip it Samuel


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Tongue out. Samuel gets into opening his presents!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Wow!


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Abigail loves her huge Ocean book that daddy bought her. And don't I look happy in the background drinking coffee from my new Keurig?

Arrg!


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The boys got some pirate stuff from the neighbors. They are so scary.

Christmas morning video!


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Check out how cool Christmas morning was for the Reillys!