All of the baking, shopping, wrapping, waiting, and anticipation all culminated in one brief morning. Honestly, by the time the presents were opened and brunch was served and cleaned up I was utterly exhausted. I had to let everything settle in my mind before I could think about what I really wanted to remember from our Christmas celebration.
My most cherished memory of Christmas this year is the giving...specifically Aliza and Josiah giving. Aliza volunteered to GIVE her gifts first. We took turns opening her gifts. It was fun to watch her be excited about Josiah opening the tractor she gave him.
Then Josiah GAVE his gifts. He picked out this fluffy bird pen for Aliza and a Strawberry Shortcake coloring book. She was happy. (Now Josiah is 3 and he was pretty anxious to get to open his big present!)
Josiah had a very green Christmas. His shirt says A Little Dirt Never Hurt with a John Deere tractor on it. He got a great big loader that he promptly took to the sandbox.
Aliza wanted an American Girl doll. I was quite thankful when a friend told me about Target's version of the American Girl doll that literally sells for a quarter of the price. Aliza was pleased. Today Aliza and her doll, Jenny, were superheroes saving the world and, later, I heard her introducing her doll to every room of the house.
Anna could not have cared less about opening presents! This is a fun little toy for her. It can be stationary and she can bounce on the ball or sit and move it with her legs. And those shoes she has on? Those are Skidders from One Step Ahead. They are sock material on top and go on easy like socks. The bottoms are rubber with rubber treads so there is no slipping. Very awesome. Thanks Mom!
Two more Christmas celebrations to go....
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