Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas!

Keira, being an early riser, was first down to see what Santa brought.
 She was happy to unwrap a new tutu!  (can never have enough tutus, dress-up clothes, costume jewelry, etc!)
Brooke was so excited to open up her "horse trailer".  It was "Just what I wanted!" she exclaimed.

Christmas dinner was enjoyed by all...Maddie probably even swiped some food off Keira's tray.








Merry Christmas to all,
and we thank God for the gift of his Son!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve 2011

First off, notice our tree.  There are no ornaments below (adult) waist level.  All ornaments needed to be moved up as little hands kept re-arranging and playing with them.
We tried for a family picture; only tried a couple times, and none of those really came out good.  Oh well.
Opening Christmas Eve presents -- new snowmen pajamas!
Besides Grandpa and Mimi in town, we also had another guest in the house...one with four legs: Buckeye!  A black lab belonging to friends whom went out of town on vacation.  Even though he probably has 3 years on Maddie, he kept her busy as he was always initiating play.
After opening the Christmas Eve gifts, we needed to leave the reindeer their food,
as well as cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.  Hopefully Santa didn't have any trouble with those logs we mistakenly left in the fireplace.  He probably twisted his ankle or something!!!
Brooke borrowed Grandpa's Santa hat for a while, thinking she was the one hollering "Ho Ho Ho!"
Maddie was exhausted from all these preparations.

Safe Travels to Santa!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Brooke's Preschool Christmas Party

Brooke had a great time at her preschool Christmas party.  One game we played was "Decorate a Christmas Tree" with one child being the tree while two other children decorated him/her.  Pretty hysterical! 
Brooke laughs as her friend Luke also gets decorated.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Classic Christmas Santa Picture

Keira and Brooke with Santa Claus.  Brooke was happy to tell Santa about the 8 horses and 5 dolls she wanted for Christmas.  Keira, uh, not so happy.
Keira's behavior wasn't too different from Brooke's when Brooke was that age ( 1 1/2 years old -- Dec 2009). 
Brooke getting some 1-on-1 time with Santa after the removal of a terrified Keira.