Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! We had a very busy few days of Christmas celebrations. This year was really fun because Laura had an understanding of Christmas and the preparations for it. We read the same four stories (2 about Santa, 2 about Jesus) over and OVER pretty much the whole month of December. She could tell you about "Ho Ho," trees, stars, angels, Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and much more!

We started off celebrating at Grandma Barb and Bapa's house with my family and the Whites. Laura had fun snacking on pretzels and opening gifts while everyone watched her. Understandably, I am fascinated with watching my own kid but am always amazed that other people are interested in just sitting watching her do things! She slept like a champ, and even though mom was awake and ready to go by 7:15, Laura didn't wake up til 8:30. Santa brought her a baby that sits in a bouncy chair - how exciting!

Later on Christmas Day, we went to spend time with Dad's family. Laura is always excited to see them and especially her cousins!! Grandma Nells had so many treats Laura wanted to eat, like M&M's and caramel puffcorn. She took a good nap and then we opened presents - her big gift was a kitchen which she adores playing with. A tea set and "tiny baby" from Auntie Lynn and Uncle Scott are also favorites right now.

We headed home at night to open a few gifts, just the three of us. Laura opened a wooden cookie baking set - yummy! It was nice to sit together just our little family and enjoy Christmas together.

The next morning, mom & Laura headed out early to join up with Grandma Barb, Bapa and Matt to drive to Wisconsin and visit relatives there. Laura was a great traveler - whew! She was friendly with most everyone, but relied a lot on her best buddy Matt. She doesn't like to be far from him and she would yell for him all the time, "Matt! Matt!" The trip back home went well too and Laura was glad to get back home and see her daddy, who had to stay behind to work.

It was fun to see and celebrate the holidays with as many people as we could!