Christmas Eve was a bit different than years past, instead of gathering with all the extended family on Marco's side we got together with a closer Poggio few and had the usual feast. Then we had the opportunity of helping out a family in need by wrapping some gifts up that we collectively purchased, decorating them some Christmas treats and filling stockings for the little ones. The kids loved being able to participate in every aspect of that and we all felt such joy when we did the knock and run surprise! What a fun way to celebrate the evening! Arianna and Enzo certainly got more frosting on their hands and faces than on the cookies, but they loved it just the same. And the kids almost got too excited whilst filling the stockings for baby boy and girl. That is a tradition we will have to stick with! 
I had to fight back tears a few times as I thought on the surprise it would be for the recipients. Christmas is really all about giving. That is the part that warms your heart.
After the delivery we did the traditional chimes, and this time Arianna got to participate. I didn't catch any still pictures because I was too concentrated on making music or filming, so you'll have to trust me on how cute it was to see Arianna focused and playing along. 
The next morning we enjoyed watching the kids enjoy their own surprises. The kids gave us the most wonderful present of sleeping in a bit, a rare treat! Then it was on to see what Santa left. Arianna had asked for baby stuff and took right to being mommy on Christmas morning. Enzo was too young to really ask for much, but he seemed quite thrilled w/ his train table. We could hardly pull him away from it to open anything else, so we just gave up on that and saved some presents for the next day. 
Then we had family over for a Christmas brunch. That meant a house full of people, lots of yummy food and more presents to open. We only wish that there could have been more family there.
Our tree was real so it had become QUITE the fire hazard, so the day after Christmas it was out the door! Then I got to packing up all the holiday decor. Arianna and Enzo must have enjoyed Christmas so much they wanted to get packed up with it...good thing they decided against that one. 
And now, on to a new year and all that will bring; Happy New Year everyone! Make it a memorable one.
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It sounds like a wonderful Christmas, and cute pictures! How did you find out about the family and get to deliver the gifts directly to them? I would love to start a tradition like that!
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