Christmas (2011)

With a 3-year (almost 4-year) old, the entire Christmas season came alive...decorating the house, baking cookies, visiting Santa, wrapping gifts, singing carols...it was all amazing with Morgan.

 

   

 

Morgan was a little apprehensive at first meeting Santa but after a few moments of shyness was able to tell him the items on her Christmas list...Curious George Board Game, "Lion" Doll, and a bunny hat.

 

This year we hosted Christmas for the first time.  The entire Brown side of the family (Grandma/Pop-Pop, Aunt Hillary/Uncle Owen/Sohpia/Jackson, and Aunt Stephanie/Uncle Matt/Olivia) came over Christmas Eve for a big family dinner.  We enjoyed every minute of the craziness.  The girls even decorated cookies to exchange with each other and to share with Santa.

Then the Whites and Grandma/Pop-Pop stayed over night (a sleepover in the basement). We had a special treat as Santa visited the neighborhood on a firetruck and handed out candy...Sophia ran outside with her Daddy as Morgan stayed cuddled on the couch with Grandma (screaming that if she saw Santa on Christmas Eve he would not bring any presents). The kids had a bath and set out cookies for Santa/carrots for the reindeer. Pop-pop read the Christmas story and then it was off to bed. Sophia and Morgan were exhausted but super excited for the morning.  It was adorable to see the magic come alive with the two 3-year olds.

Christmas morning was really fun with the three kids...and excitement definitely filled the air, especially as they all climbed the stairs from the basement, crept around the dining room wall, and spotted all the presents under the tree.  Grandma/Pop-Pop brought a tasty breakfast and we all had a great day relaxing with each other.  Morgan received her 3 items from Santa (you can see her wearing the bunny hat below), as well as some items for her new Big Girl Room from Mommy and Daddy!

What an amazing Christmas it was...we can't wait until next year to celebrate with a 4-year old and a 7-month old.  :)