Nicholas carrying Gabriella down on Christmas morning is turning into a very
sweet tradition! The truth is Nicholas was up VERY early Christmas morning and
he couldn't wait to wake his sister up!
Gabriella's Christmas list changed many times through the Christmas season,
which honestly I loved because she is a very happy and content little girl. The
"things" she wanted most were to bake cookies together, shop
together, wrap presents together, send Christmas cards out together (she's a
great envelope sealer:), spend time with Daniel who was in town from North
Carolina and visit with her family. However, one item that did get repeated on
her several list were a Dora kitchen and she was very excited when she opened it!
Nicholas on the other hand made it crystal clear in what he wanted for Christmas
and that was a new set of golf clubs. Nicholas has grown A - L - O - T the last
year and truly needed a new set of clubs.
He told Santa that he would like Taylor Made clubs and between Santa and
Grandma and Papa his wish came true!
He was a very happy boy!!
Alphie was another item that occasionally landed on Gabriella's list. She enjoys
learning and playing with him; which for our little I.T. girl who is a whiz on the
computer it's nice to see her playing with something a little
more simplistic:)
So this is something "Mrs Claus" saw on a midnight trip to the North Pole with
two of her elves, she thought that any little girl would LOVE to open this on
Christmas morning....and she happened to be right! The
princess barbies were a big hit!
Our favorite present under the tree was this one. Gabriella brought it home from
pre-school the last day beforeChristmas break and was SO, SO proud and excited
to put it under the tree for us!! Inside was the most beautiful handmade angle
you have ever seen!!
After opening gifts at our house we drove 2 hours south to Papa and Grandmas.
It was wonderful to see all my siblings there and we always have a great time
getting together!
Lovin their smiles in this pic:)
Daniel, Jordan and Papaw:)
The UGG tradition began the Christmas before we traveled to bring Gabriella
home from China. Papa and Grandma decided that Gabriella and mommy needed
matching UGGS. We both LOVE our UGGS however Gabriella grew out of hers
this year so they decided she needed a new pair and she LOVES them:)
After leaving Papa and Grandmas we then drove an hour east to Curtis parents
and had a very nice visit with them and our brother and sister in law! As we
simply tried to pack too much in during one day, most of the family had already
left for home. We then drove two hours north to return home. When we lived in
central IN it was easier to do everything on Christmas day, however we have now
learned that if we want to truly enjoy Christmas, and the meaning of the season,
and spend quality time with our families, a Christmas marathon is a definite
memory...and one that will need "adjusting" for the years to come. Praying you
all had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
3 comments:
Hey lady! SO blessed to see your princess enjoying her life with you, her forever mommy. How different our girls are! This year, Adahlyn wanted, and received, a Lightning McQueen scooter, a Thomas the Tank Engine train track and some CARS cars. LOL! Not much of a girlie girl, is she? There wasn't a doll anywhere, or a Barbie either. This Mama was a bit sad at that, but, what can i do? ;) Please email me your address, i have a Christmas photo to send you.
Love you,
Alycia
Sniff sniff....can I not EVER make it through a post of yours without crying??? That boy of yours when he smiles at his sister.... =)
Love her expression on her face, when she opened the princesses! I didn't know they made UGGs that small. Rieley would love a pair like her sister, will be looking. Rieley's feet are so small, will be interesting to see if I can find them to fit.
Happy New Year!!!
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