Christmas 2009

Christmas was a lot of fun this year mostly because it was so fun to watch Katie enjoy it. Christmas Eve John asked Katie if we should leave some cookies out for Santa if he was hungry when he stopped by, she thought that was a great idea. He went to put her to sleep and just when he thought she was drifting off she would say "Daddy?" John would say "What?" She would ask "Santa?" then he would have to explain that Santa hadn't come yet and she needed to go to sleep. I'm not sure how many times they had this conversation before she finally fell asleep. In the morning I got up early (and so did Abi) to start food preparation for Christmas dinner and heard John and Katie get up, she was so excited. We opened presents and off to Johns parents we went. Katie ran all over with her baby and new stroller. We enjoyed family and good food. I'm excited for Christmas next year when both the girls are older.

Katie and her new stroller. Santa set it up with her baby already in it.

I got to help Abi with her presents.

So excited for the goldfish crackers and candy bar in her stocking.

Abi just wanted to eat the ribbon she found.

Sister love! In their cute Christmas PJ's.

Abi was being strong and trying sit up she nearly fell sideways good thing for lots of pillows.

Candid family photo.

Katie is holding her new favorite Movie "The Wizard of OZ". we had tried to find it for Christmas but didn't lucky for us Uncle Tommy gave it to us with four other great Disney movies. Katie jumped and danced when we told her it was the witch movie. She loves the witch.

Such a cute Santa Baby.

Katie was the official present hander outer until she got distracted that is.

"Here Aunt Aileen this is yours"

So happy to play with Daddy.

Katie and Harley I'm glad she didn't run the dogs over with her stroller although she tried.

Abi with Grandma. So glad Tommy got this picture.

Uncle Bobby is so nice to let Katie play his guitar.

Our cheesy photo.

John with his family.