My mom gave us our stockings that have always stayed at her house to have at our houses this year. They are so special to me and I loved having them where I could see them every day! She made mine for my first Christmas (that's why its not as white as the others - I'm old!), then she made Em one. She made Gary one after we got engaged and Gerald one when they got engaged. No ring - no stocking! She made Lyla one in time for her first Christmas! And we all love how each stocking seems to represent our different personalities perfectly!
I had my work Christmas party on Gary's birthday this year which kind of stunk because I didn't get to have dinner with him and Lyla. But they had fun celebrating together while I was out celebrating with my work family.
The next day Lyla and I went on what Amanda and I thought was going to be an AWESOME Christmas train ride for the girls. The adults were a bit disappointed but I think the girls still had a good time!
Trying to get a picture with two 3 year olds and an uncooperative Santa proved to really be quite a challenge! Oh well, it is what it is.
The Saturday before Christmas we went to Maria's annual Fried Dough party. This year it was ugly Christmas sweater themed. We got a couple pictures at the house before we left.
You can't really see my shirt, but it was pretty good with a pretty awful cat on the front! :)
Christmas Eve my parents, Em and Gerald came to our house for dinner and presents. Em and Gerald made an exciting announcement:
We are all ecstatic!
Christmas morning we got up and checked out what Santa left for Miss Lyla!
The three of us then spent the rest of the day in our pjs watching movies, eating and playing with our new toys! It was great!
The Saturday after Christmas we headed to West Virginia to celebrate with Gary's side of the family.
