Despite an early wake-up call by the girls (note that it is still dark outside), Christmas was a wonderful, stay in your pajamas kind of day. Ella absolutely loved the Geotrax train set that Santa brought her (how did he know?!), and Claire was thrilled to have a baby stroller of her own. She didn't really care too much about the doll Santa brought her (and might I add, braved the American Girl store in Manhattan to get for her), preferring instead the Olivia doll he left in her stocking.
At the end of the day Ella declared this the best day ever, and said "I hope next Christmas when I am five will be just as wonderful as this one!"