Frosty the snowman

Henry declared that Frosty the snowman is going to bring his presents, since Santa Clause is already bringing Max's. Henry wants a whistle and a car for Christmas, Max just a whistle. I wonder if they will still be this easy in 5 more years...

Christmas Morning 2005

Sophie was probably most excited about Christmas morning. I don't think the boys fully grasp the concept yet.

As usual we opened one present each on Christmas' Eve, to keep with German tradition.

Sophie insisted on leaving some food and water out for the Reindeer, so we placed two plastic buckets on the back porch, one with reindeer food she brought home from school, one with plain ole water (reindeer are not very picky).

We also left some cookies and milk by the fireplace for Santa. To our surprise we actually caught one of Santa's helpers eating the last cookie!