Merry Christmas!
Greta loves the Animal Train!!
Grandma and Grandpa Hill gave the girls a kitchen. WOW! They were so excited!
We've been so excited thinking and planning our first Christmas home. I've had to keep reminding myself that there's always next year. We don't have to do everything this year. We can start new traditions every year and we will. Christmas Eve we had our candle light dinner with Sparkling grape juice - a woodhouse tradition. We read the account of the Savior's birth. We let the girls open thier new pajamas and put them on. When they were safely tucked in bed, Santa's workshop was in full swing. Louis put the kitchen together and Ginger wrapped presents and put them under the tree. We wearily went to bed. Greta was up bright and early as normal and Lucy slept on until 7:30. Grandma and Grandpa arrived from Nauvoo to watch the excitement blast! Ginger intentionally primed Lucy for a doll she saw at the store. We conveniently walked by often enough for Lucy to really want that particular doll. Lucy decided that if she ever owned that doll her name would be Jenny. Louis and I were so excited to watch the excitement on her face. It was great! We had a nice breakfast and ate leftovers and watched the kids play with thier new toys. We learned an important lesson for next year. Santa should have purchased 2 of the Jenny doll. We underestimate Greta and her wants which is always whatever Lucy has. Greta got the animal train that sings and moves with the animals. She was excited. Her biggest and best gift was an upright carseat. She wasn't quite as excited as we were, but she likes it.
Sharing is still a new idea at our house. Suprisingly Greta can hold her own. She has a solid grip and is quick on the move keeping Lucy on her toes. It's so fun to watch them learn and grow.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!