Christmas Day

Christmas Day with a toddler was so much fun! We had most of the presents under the tree for a week or two before Christmas Day, and Leah never really touched them. Even that morning, she wasn't quite sure what to do with the decorative box. But it didn't take much demonstrating for her to figure it out and by the end of the day she was ready to rip into whatever she could find! Her favorite presents seem to be: a stuffed Elmo, a stuffed dog that talks & sings (from Uncle BJ & Aunt Chela), an erasable drawing pad, a doll with a stroller (from Grandma & Grandpa), and any & all books. Between the gifts, she would want to be held or read to, and really seemed like she just wanted to play with what she had. By the end of the day, she had so many new things to do, she didn't know what to do and just wandered around aimlessly!

Leah got a really good amount of gifts from Grandma & Grandpa, and several church people & other family members sent things. Brett & I also got some great things, and I can't think of a single thing I now need or even want. We were so blessed. We got to spend some great time enjoying dinner & games with my family Christmas day and the day after. It was kind of sad when they left & it was all over. So much time spent leading up to the "big day" and then it's over in a flash.