Christmas was delightful. Each day the girls became more excited that Santa was going to visit our home. However, they became sad Lacey was leaving. We were all sad to see Lacey, our elf, head back to the North Pole, but clearly he was ready to do some ice fishing! The Night before Christmas we sprinkled reindeer food outside and left cookies & milk inside for Santa. The girls went to sleep soon after a reading of the Night before Christmas.
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| Our elf Lacey, on his last night with us |
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| Excited to feed the reindeer |
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| Fancy Shoes FiFi |
The girls each had a Santa countdown- every day they added on ball of "hair" to Santa. On the final night the pompom went on his hat. "When Santa's beard is full of white, then you know he comes that night." It was great since it allowed Isabella & Sophia to count the days to Christmas.
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| Santa countdown complete! |
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| Magic reindeer food (oatmeal & magic glitter) |
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| Isabella makes sure there is enough food for ALL the reindeer |
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| Family tradition- reading The Night before Christmas |
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| Cookies, milk & artwork for Santa. Isabella added the straw for Santa. |
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| The night before Christmas |
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| Stockings hung by the fireplace |
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| Tradition- photo at the top of the stairs Christmas morning |
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| Santa was here!!!! |
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| My little makeup artist loves her Dora lip gloss |
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| Isabella loves her FurReal Dog |
The girls had a cold and were not feeling well. That coupled with not wanting to share brought on the tears. Sophia was upset when her stocking became empty. They were both feeling out of sorts.
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| Sad Isabella |
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| Sad Sophie |
Thankfully the tears subsided for a bit so the girls could enjoy a few more gifts. They loved their sleeping bags and tents (made by Will and I). They enjoy having a special place of their own. Best thing about the tent is that is can be taken apart for storage!
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| Reversible Chalkcloth Placemat by Mommy (Sweet SoBella designs) |
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| Sophia was excited by her new tea set! |
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| Sugar, anyone? |
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| Relaxing in her green tent and sleeping bag |
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| Isabella was ready to go back to bed in her new pink tent |
Our Christmas at home was magical and sweet, despite us all feeling under the weather. Isabella & Sophia enjoyed most of the festivities this year. It was wonderful to see such amazement and wonder in their eye. This was the first year that they were both able to open presents on their own. The best present I have ever received is my daughters. They are a gift from heaven.
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