This is what Christmas looks like as we go to bed.

Pretty much the same the next motning...

Ella sleeps late and eventually creeps down the stairs,

then runs to the tree, toting her Kit bag with her.

She surveys the toys,

then plays with Bentley first (and most).

She wants a real dog so badly, but is totally happy with this electronic one.

Back home, we share in another Christmas tradition - painting cookies.

Maria joins us.

What a great, colorful spread.

Good job, girls!