2nd Christmas

Pre CHRISTMAS

Our Christmas fun started a little early, since we didn't want to haul too many gifts down to Colorado Springs. We also wanted to give Olivia a little practice handeling the wrapping paper.

Olivia did a great job opening all of her gifts by herself. In this picture she is opening her new favorite books sent from Nana and Pop-Pop!

My dad was very excited to get Olivia Wally (the Red Sox mascot who sings "Sweet Caroline"). Olivia was very excited, called him "Elmo" and gave him a kiss!

My aunt sent Olivia a crawling jungle toy which she loved.

Real CHRISTMAS

We made it down to Colorado Springs for Christmas Eve church and dinner. This is the first time we got to celebrate a Colorado Springs Christmas with two beautiful little girls- Olivia and her cousin Alanis. They both did great at church and dinner. Christmas just has a different feel with little ones around and we are looking forward to the new and old traditions to continue to blend.

Olivia woke up earlier than ususual on Christmas morning and of course Adriane and I were happy to take her to see her gifts! She started with the her stocking:

Then we made our way under the tree: (it's hard to tell who is more excited)

Olivia and her cousin Alanis shared Denny's (Adriane's dad, not the resturant) famous waffles and then played in the wrapping paper and opened the rest of their gifts.

WE HOPE ALL OF YOU HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS!