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Even though we had been away for a few days, the boys
had been taken care of by someone they knew (thanks Evan!),
so they were in high spirits when we arrived home...
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C'mon, its time for presents from Grandmeow!
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I've got this one!
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Opening boxes is serious business.
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Ribbon, please.
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Poor Vladi always gets decorated.
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There better be something for me.
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Perfect, this is mine!
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Uschi's best present is some time with his Daaaaddddd
(he's giving me a loving look).
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Look Vladi, this one has your name on it!
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Its not just the boys having fun.
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If this is a tube top, I think its too big.
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Yes, very funny.
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A gift tag makes the perfect sized toy...
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...So does a scrap of wrapping paper.
We have "Elf" playing in the background.
In Las Vegas we watched Miracle of 34th Street
and Its a Wonderful Life.
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All of the Christmas excitement has degenerated into a wrestling match.
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The boys are getting tired, its been a big day.
We'll save the presents from their other Grandmeow for later.