Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Christmas 2016

I'm a tad late writing about our Christmas last year, but because it was one of the best holidays we've ever had, I couldn't help but still blog about it!

The whole month of December, the girls had such a blast! Between looking at Christmas lights, opening all the generous and thoughtful gifts they received and enjoying the spirit of Christmas, it was such a fun month for us!

Jayden loved our nativity scene! We would wind-up the music box and listen to the pretty music almost every day!


Out and about looking at Christmas lights with Memaw and Papa! One of the girls favorite things to do!





When we were bringing out the Christmas decorations, we came across this singing and dancing puppy that Uncle John and Aunt Mary gave to Jayden a few years ago. Ever since Sophia found him, she hasn't let him go! 


Christmas Eve with the Erickson's! Such a fun way to start the day!



They saved the biggest and best gift for last!


And Uncle Steve was as excited as the girls to assemble their cool Power Wheels Jeep!!


Such a fun and generous gift from Auntie Neen, Auntie Katy & Uncle Steve!


Later that day we headed down to Escondido to spend time with Jonathan's side of the family. The girls had such a fun day and enjoyed their Christmas Eve dinner at their special table!



Quality time with the great grandparents and their family!! 



Jayden trying on her new Christmas ornament stocking LOL


When we got home later that night, it was time to assemble the girls new trikes!!


Best daddy EVER!


FINALLY!!! Christmas morning!!!


The girls LOVED opening all the gifts! And by Christmas morning, they had the routine down! If we said, let's go sit down and open gifts, they would run to their spots and wait patiently for their gifts!



Selfie :)


Notice daddy's blue bow on his head...
Shortly after, the girls copied their daddy :)


Drum roll please...their final gifts made their appearance! Sophia & Savannah are a little short and can't quite reach their pedals, but it won't be long before they are riding around with big sis Jayden!


After opening all their fun gifts, it was breakfast time! Their sweet great-grandma Dee made yummy Mickey Mouse waffles and they ate every last bite!! Such a fun way to start off the day!


After nap time, it was time to head to Monnie's house for more Christmas day fun! 



The four musketeers (minus one = Brooklyn)


The girls had so much fun opening their gifts!



...and it wasn't too much longer before the dress-up clothes came out!


We had such a fun time this holiday season and we had an amazing time with friends and family!

Now that all the decorations are packed away, there's one specific Christmas toy that hasn't made it's way up to the attic (and probably never will). Sophia is obsessed with her little puppy and she even has a hard time going to sleep if he isn't with her!


Happy Holidays from our family to yours! And an extra special thank you to our friends and family that made this holiday season so special!! <3