Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas

What a wonderful Christmas! To be able to see Christmas through the eyes of child was so exciting! Mary Ellen did not know what she thought about having "Ho Ho" come to her house, but when she found the presents that he left for her, she was fine with it! We actually started Christmas on Wednesday morning setting up presents that Nene and Granddaddy sent. We are going to Kentucky, but since we are flying, they had them sent here, so Mary Ellen has already been enjoying them. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Caki, Granny, Aunt Connie, Cousin Philip, and Cousin Susie. Uncle Tyler and Aunt Rayni joined us for Christmas Day! On Christmas morning, when we were handing out the presents, Mary Ellen was very patient about it. Every time someone handed her a present, she would say, "Thank you!" She opened when it was her turn, but if it was a toy, she wanted it out of the package right then. I couldn't get things opened fast enough for her, but it was so much fun to see her enjoy everything that she got!

New slide from Nene and Granddaddy


Playing in the ball bit from Nene and Granddaddy


Showing off her new lunch box while sitting in the ball pit


Christmas Eve dinner at our house. We were suppose to have church that night, but there was flooding, so we just enjoyed a great dinner!


Putting out treats for Santa


Look what Santa brought me!


Beginning to play with her puzzle


Look - there are toys in here!


Starting to feed her new baby doll


She loves her new Clifford cup and her stool/storage container.


The see and say is a big hit. She loves animal noises.


Checking out the Christmas presents and tree.


Playing with Uncle Tyler


Preparing to ring her bells in the family Christmas tradition


Shaking her maraca and also using it as a microphone


Showing off her new pink converse


Playing with the wrapping paper


She laid down in the midst of the presents needing to take a break.


Look, it's Clifford, the Big Red Dog!


New table and chairs, rug, and storage shelf from Caki and Bo. It also has my little people house from Granny on it.


Playing with my new toys at the table.


Finally got a family Christmas picture


Had to wear new clothes to church!

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