We still waited to put our presents under the tree until Christmas eve, simply because we were worried she would open any present she found. It was fun playing Santa though, since we usually just throw presents under the tree as soon as they are wrapped. Christmas Eve also included our traditional PJs, which Ryan and I have always done anyway.Christmas morning we started a fire and began opening the gifts. Andrea's stocking was full of baby treats and some new binkys while Ryan's had the traditional
chocolate orange and Bob & Tom CD as well as other goodies and Jazz tickets. My stocking was stuffed with goodies that I probably shouldn't eat, and some pearl earrings from my favorite jewelry store, Shane Co. Let's not forget Tessy who, even though the Dr. told us not to, got her own special treat from Santa in her stocking.Andrea really never got the hang of unwrapping the gifts, which shocked us all, but she was sure excited once the gift was open. She received some necessities, as well as a book, a bath toy, and a music table from Santa. Ryan spoiled me, as usual, with a DVD player for upstairs, a vest, levis, and DVDs. He received a new GPS, CDs, a Wii game, and a indoor/outdoor temperature gage thingy. 
My favorite part about Christmas is that we live in the same city as both parents so it becomes a full day of celebrating. The Lees were so excited to spoil their newest grandchild and Andrea received a riding princess car as well as a rocking pony that sings and talks. She has got the rocking pony down pretty well these days and I know that in no time she will have fun driving that car around! Ryan and I were also spoiled, getting a lot of things which Linda considered "boring" but were very very much appreciated!
We discovered as we unwrapped the gifts at my parents that they had been very busy! Andrea received an adorable bank styled like an old money truck made by Grandpa Jim that was even personalized, it is being proudly displayed on the shelf in her room and will be filled in no time. Ryan and I received a beautiful Afghan which must have taken my mom more hours than I would ever have patience for. I've already used it and it definitely fulfills it's purpose.
Here are a few pictures of Andrea and her cousins, Brigitta and Roland. It's always fun to see them interact!
Here are a few pictures of Andrea and her cousins, Brigitta and Roland. It's always fun to see them interact!
So as you can see this was a wonderful Christmas for us, and I think Andrea would agree that her first one was definitely memorable!
2 comments:
Don't you think that Christmas is just more fun when you have kids? It really does get better as they grow, too. Thanks for the game. :) The kids have been making up their own ways to play it. It's been entertaining to watch. I can't believe how grown-up Andrea looks in those pictures. It's been far too long since we've seen you guys. By the way, I love that outfit she has on. She's a beautiful baby!
Isn't Christmas amazing with children. Just, amazing.
I forgot to comment earlier about your choice to work. But i just think that is great. I'm not saying working is awful. (please no one take offense) But its so nice to stay at home with them. They grow so fast. I know what you mean about losing your independence. But then you think about where you are supposed to be and you just know this time will pass so fast, you'll never regret it. I hope its going well.
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