Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We spent the whole week enjoying the company of family, eating great food, celebrating the birth of Jesus, and anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus! Madeline understood the whole concept of Christmas much more this year, which made things all that much more exciting for Mommy and Daddy. We spent Wednesday, December 23rd at Nana’s house. Madeline helped Nana bake and decorate cookies, which was a real treat. Santa even made a surprise visit and dropped off Mickey and Minnie dolls for Madeline at the front door. She sure was excited! Daddy had to work on Christmas Eve so it was nice to get the whole family together that day. Madeline and Mommy spent Christmas Eve with Nana as well. We had a great dinner and opened gifts. On our way home, we made a pit stop at the fire station to visit Daddy and the guys. Madeline swore she saw Santa out the window flying with his reindeer. We had to hurry to get home to leave him cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. She put the plate together herself and then we cuddled on the couch and fell asleep watching The Grinch. As soon as Daddy got home the next morning, we rushed downstairs to see if Santa had come. Madeline’s eyes lit up when she saw the presents under the tree. Santa had eaten all the cookies, drank his glass of milk, and the reindeer demolished the carrots. She was thrilled. While she opened her presents, she made little comments like, “Goodness gracious!” and “It’s beeaaauuuutiful!” Mommy and Daddy were tickled pink. After opening all of her gifts, we loaded up and headed to Gamma and Poppy’s house. Madeline had a blast playing with her cousins. We headed home that night and Madeline fell asleep in the car listening to Christmas music. She’s spent the last few days enjoying all of her gifts. Our house looks like a bomb went off, but she is in heaven with all of her new toys. She must have been a very good girl this year because Santa sure took care of her! Merry Christmas everyone!