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!
6 comments:
Yeah! I am so proud of you, the blog looks GREAT!
I love the red PJ's and it sounds like Christmas was a hit at your house. We learned early on also to buy duplicates of everything. Now we buy 3 of almost everything...when Julia's old enough it will be 4 of everything. Oh the joys of having girls!
I'm so glad you guys started your blog! We miss seeing those cute little girls. Thanks to you (reunion) bow making is now part of our monthly budget. I love it! Stay warm in the cold midwest.
Marci
Ginger!!! You have a blog! This will be a fun way to keep in touch. You all look like you are doing great and your girls are just beautiful. I bet you are loving having your parents close by in Nauvoo.
Love ya!
JW
Your little girls are so cute. I can't believe how big they have gotten.
GINGER!!! Oh my goodness long time!! How are you? Your girls are soooo beautiful!! how old are they now? Where are you guys living? Are you still in Iowa? We need to catch up! Hope all is well!!
love ya
Tina
Cute kids! I found your blog while looking at other's blogs. What a cute little family.
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