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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas Day

Christmas Day was so much fun! We slept in until 9:30! Yeah- even baby Allie! Doubt that will happen again until she is a teen ager.... but we enjoyed it! Then we got ready and went to Nana and Papa's. Aunt D, Uncle J, and Great Grandma were there too! We finished watching the Christmas Day parade and then opened gifts and then ate a yummy dinner together and we visited. It was fun times! Allie had a blast opening her presents! She was getting sleepy by the end but she still had fun.

Cutie Pie in her little Santa Baby Hat.


At Nana and Papa's










She thought it was funny that Papa put her hat on. She didn't quite know what to do and I'm pretty sure she would have giggle if she knew how to, but she thought that it was funny. She knew it didn't belong up there. It was cute to see her reacting to Papa with the hat on his head! :)
Then we ran over to Grammie and Gramps house for a little bit. We ended up playing Ticket To Ride. I have to be honest- I had thought the game looked long and not much fun when I watched everyone playing it around Thanksgiving, but I decided to play with Grammie and Daddy and I enjoyed it. I couldn't wait to play it again. Recommend it if you are looking for a fun strategy game!




Then we came home and opened our gifts to eachother. It was fun! Allie was so cute. She liked to try to unwrap the presents, but didn't really get the concept that well. She didn't understand (obviously since she's only four months old) what she was supposed to do- but every once in a while she'd get a hand full of paper and most times when she did, it would go directly to her mouth. She has enjoyed playing with her toys this week!!! :)


Gracie knows how to unwrap presents!!! She is good at it and loves to do it! :) Silly puppy!


I want to try to do this every year- take a picture with daddy and Allie and then Mommy and Allie. :)


Gracie puppy enjoying her present! :)


Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Christmas Eve

Christmas Dress 08
On Christmas Eve, we got dressed up and went to church. It was packed! Allie stayed with us, and was curious the whole time. When the music played, she would jump and she loved watching the lights. She was very good the whole service. It was fun to celebrate and start some traditions with her.
After church, we went to daddy's family get together. It was lots of fun. Enjoy the pictures!
Then, we came home and all opened a present....PJ's!!!!! (a new collar for doggie).

Monday, December 29, 2008

Spending Time with Great Grandma!




Since Great Grandpa was in the hospital most of the week, Great Grandma was at mom and dad's. Allie and I went over on Tuesday to spend some time with her and let her play with Allie. Gr. Grandma loves to watch Allisynn play and move and make all of her noises. We had a fun visit. I guess I didn't get many pictures with Allie and Gr. Grandma! Oops! (Shocking to some of you... I know! What was I thinking?!)

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Baby's First Christmas!!!!

Allie celebrated Christmas with us for just about a week this year! We started celebrating on Sunday and just ended up with our last planned get together (might be one more coming yet- not sure) today. She has been a trooper. It was fun to celebrate the birth of our Savior with family and loved ones, and to celebrate with Allisynn! She is a precious gift and we are so thankful for her. It was fun to see everything through her eyes and to watch her excitement. :)
Here is the first round of many more posts to come. :) We celebrated with mom's (Nana) side on Sunday. The day was interesting to say the least. My grandfather ended up taking two rides in the Squad and spending Christmas in the hospital. Long story spared- he's home and doing much better now! Poor guy.... what a way to spend Christmas. One we won't forget quite easily- but just incase we do... I had to journal about it so we can look back and reminice someday. :)

Here are some pictures of the day.

Of course cute Christmas clothes! :)

I loved these b and w pictures. Best buds; Allie and Gracie- Gracie loves Allie and Allie just smiles like crazy and tries to pet Gracie. She was a little distracted by something else in this picture. We were getting ready to head out the door.
Christmas with Nana's side;Wearing mommy's new scarf! :)