This Christmas was wonderful. The girls had an amazing Christmas. The girls came in the hallway and Emma said, "whoooaaa" and off she took into the living room. Hannah followed her and went over and just stared at her things. The only thing Emma asked for the entire month was a Minnie Mouse bowl. Every time we asked her what she wanted Santa to bring, that is the only thing she would say. Sure enough, that is the very first thing she went to Christmas morning. She also said that Lilly wanted treats and was so excited to see a bag of Lilly's treats left for her. They also got American Girl Bitty Baby dolls and some furniture, Pottery Barn bean bag chairs, lots of Elmo toys and Barney figures. Hannah got the new dancing Mickey Mouse. Emma got the Leap Frog Tag Junior, which she loves! Overall, they had a good time and it was so exciting to see them happy. Bo and I gave ourselves a new kitchen this year. We got new appliances - stainless steel stove, microwave above stove, dishwasher and fridge. I also got my new camera earlier in the month. After about an hour and a half with the girls it was time to begin the craziness of Christmas Day. We had to get ready, load the van and head to my mom's house for our Christmas with just my parents and sister, brother in law and nephew. After that we had my mom's immediate family for Christmas lunch and finally we headed for the road at 2:30 to head to Raleigh to be with Bo's family for the rest of Christmas Day and a few days afterward. I will also remember how Emma was so sweet when she received a present from someone. Without even knowing what it was or opening it, she would say thank you to whoever the person was giving it to her - it was so sweet.
the girls' Santa Claus
the precious Minnie bowl
Hannah Boo just taking it in
Hannah loving her Bitty baby
playing and playing
Christmas Mid Morning
silly girl
fun opening presents
the grandparents and grandkids
playing with Emma
the girls both got Bitty baby strollers
Christmas Lunch
Mammie
trying to speed things along
some family
Mammie gave the girls matching aprons
Raleigh - Christmas evening
starting to open presents
George and his new cutting board
Some of my presents were: a new North Face Jacket, new jewelery, a ring modeled after the Sex and the City engagement ring, black Uggs, sweaters, cardigans, hat and scarf - I am sure I am forgetting more.
Bo got a nice long, brown dress coat, two suits, t-shirts, Polo shirts, dress shirts, gift cards for his I-Pad - can't remember what else.
Christmas was so much fun with the girls this year. We did lots of fun things and I will remember how many times we watched Christmas videos this year. They loved Christmas Minnie/Mickey, Barney, Elmo, etc. They have been played and played over and over. I enjoy this time of year so much and cherish these memories with my children, husband, parents, grandmothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces and nephews. I am so blessed and I remember how fortunate I am this time of year to be surrounded by so much love.
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