In a desperate effort to avoid another picture, Amelia showed off her awesome curls. Such pretty hair, I wish I could take credit. I just wet it down and brush it.
We got home and started our Christmas Eve program. Of course we started out with a dramatic reading and re-enactment of the Nativity.
Mary and Joseph on the donkey.
Mary and Joseph in the stable with Baby Jesus.
And a tender moment between Mary and Baby Jesus.
I played the angel/director.
After the Nativity we sang some Christmas carols together. Juan performed a compelling version of You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch. We all sang my family tradition song Jingle Bells/Happy Holidays round.
Amelia rocking out to Jingle Bells. She wasn't quite ready to let go of her Mary shawl.
Opening her new pjs.
We ended our Christmas Eve by reading books by the tree and watching Mickey's Christmas Carol with Amelia. After Amelia went to bed, Juan and I played Mario Party and watched White Christmas. It was a perfect Christmas Eve.
The house after Santa came. Before Amelia awoke.
Santa brought Amelia her very own kitchen for Christmas. I would say this is the gift that stole the show of Christmas for her, she LOVED it. Between every present, she would run to her kitchen. And even now when she's not excited to go home, we remind her of her kitchen and she gets excited!
Her gift from cousin Brooke. She also loved the Minnie Mouse shirt she got.
Showing off her new apron from The Apron Gal herself. Thank you Kasee!
Juan got a Texas t-shirt, The Giving Tree, West Wing the full series, and the movie Charly from me. He also got that awesome Texas tie and the Sing-a-ma-jig from my sisters. The Singing doll is his favorite, Juan has always admired them in the stores.
I got a cool omelet flipping pan from Juan, along with a kite, The Help, earrings, sunglasses, and dah dah dah Wicked tickets!!! We also got a fun game and gift cards from my parents. So nice.
Amelia was a spoiled girl with a new doll, various Minnie Mouse paraphernalia, and her letter fridge magnets. As you can see, she is a happy camper.
The rest of Christmas was spent at church and then to dinner at our dear friends' Blakely and Lindsey's. They have a baby named Charlie and Amelia adores him. Juan made the ham and once again had success! Good food, better company, great Christmas!
4 comments:
What a great Christmas! We have loved having our own little family for Christmas, too. Amelia is adorable! And you two and Juan are both cute too-- though Juan looks slightly drugged on Christmas morning. :)
Looks like so much fun! Carly and Amelia had the same jammies, and got almost the same kitchen :) And I'm so jealous Juan got all the West Wing seasons! I didn't know they sold them all together. I definitely will be looking into that. Best show ever.
Yay! It looks like you guys had a wonderful Christmas. I'm so glad Amelia likes her kitchen so much. She is sooo adorable. Can't wait to see her (and you) soon!
What a fun Christmas! The picture of Amelia kissing baby Jesus is just precious! You have fun traditions with your little family too. Thanks for sharing!
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