Favorite Present

So what was the kids' favorite Christmas present this year?

Here are a few clues:

*it clearly has nothing to do with hair care or grooming

*it  wasn't any more winter clothing that Adam could refuse to wear

*it definitely was not a rake 

(how long do you think it takes leaves to decompose on their own?)

*and it definitely didn't involve any new pets

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So what was their favorite present?  

A slackline!  

Poised a couple feet off of the ground, the kids make their way from one tree to the next teetering, bouncing....

and laughing the whole way!

I love that it gets them outside more and that it's something they can all enjoy together.
I am very glad that it has the guide line above for them to hold on to, so that they don't end up like Dwight did in this clip....

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Some other favorite presents:

Emma: weaving loom and some new clothes

Ellie:  pioneer doll set and a lap harp

Adam:  microscope and Monopoly

Spencer:  laundry supplies, a new coat, and a few textbooks

Cami:  trip to Mexico and some nail polish

Glen:  tools and a stereo system

Lara:  new macro camera lens (from my brother Nate) and a new kitchen