Since we knew we'd be back in NC for Christmas, we wrote to Santa to ask if he could come early. He came one week early, and the kids were thrilled. I think Dallin liked bragging to everyone, that Santa had come to see him first. They all got great goodies. Dad said Santa bought big sized toys, that took lots of time to put together. Oh well, if you can't spoil your own kids who will? Oh that's right. All the grandparents, and aunts and uncles that love to spoil them. They had a SUPER Christmas. Dallin's favorite gift is his CD walkman, Parker prefers the rescue hero center, and Gretchen loves them all. She bounces from one toy to the next. They are lucky to have a family that spoils them and thinks they are great. Thanks to all that made our first Christmas away wonderful. Richard and I agree, it was our BEST Christmas yet.