Can't believe such a big, joyous day already feels so long ago! The new year came fast and furious, but we are grateful for many sweet memories made over the holiday season.
We had a fun Christmas morning just the four of us at home and then spent the afternoon/evening with my folks and brother at my folk's place. The girls opened presents galore! They definitely enjoyed every minute and we loved all being together.
Setting the scene before the girls come downstairs-
breakfast ready, fake fire on! :)
Here they come!
Excited over her pogo jumper!
(although it may take some time for her to figure out!)
And a brand new two wheeled scooter!
These two were giddy from the big gifts waiting for them with bows, to the little surprises in their stockings, and every gift from then on!
Hand knitted jellyfish from Aunt Kim- so cool!
Loving playtime in their new tent from Aunt Viv!
Aftermath!
A very merry Christmas morning with the loves of my life!
Enjoying the new car track before naptime with daddy.
Slideshow from Christmas morning:
After some downtime (which never actually included a nap- for some reason Lilee just couldn't quite settle into one! Haha), we headed over to Nana & Pop-Pop's. It was a special end to a lovely Christmas Day!
The girls enjoyed their little Christmas "mocktails" to kick things off!
Those eyes may suggest otherwise, but I swear it was just juice! :)
Settling in for the Christmas story out of our beloved Storybook Bible!
Time for stockings!
And the infamous "pooping reindeer."
Lots of cheer here!
And here :)
Smitten over the dolphin from Uncle Dan.
Lots of cool space gear to decorate their rooms!
And the big moment of the evening for Maelee...
Her first "American Girl" doll- her reaction was priceless.
Awesome video of Maelee's excitement:
It's always crazy trying to get these, and some turn out better than others, but we've got to get the timed pics of us all!
Best one I could get of both girls together- ha!
At least they were enjoying themselves!
Poor Maelee has been cursed with my inability to keep both eyes open when the camera flashes!
Cozy in their new pjs!
What a wonderful day! We loved having Uncle Dan home from Japan and enjoyed a delicious dinner and lots of laughs to end our Christmas celebration. We all slept well that night!
Slideshow from Christmas Evening:
This year's obligatory "family portraits in front of the tree" were somewhat thwarted as we accidentally undecorated before we got around to taking them. Oops. Then there was the issue of our pesky squinting eyes... Oh well. The pictures capture the sillyness at least!
It was a very jolly season, indeed!
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