Sunday, January 1, 2012

Christmas 2011

Ellen had a wonderful 3rd Christmas! The festivities began on the 18th and we had gatherings to go to until the 26th! It was busy, but lots of fun. Highlights for Ellen included:
  • A Baby Jesus craft project and ornament hunt at the Kircher/Benscoter gathering
  • Seeing Santa at the annual Flynn Family Christmas party (However, the excitement over Santa came only after all was said and done. In the actual moment, EVB was NOT a fan!)
  • Calling out (very loudly) for Jesus, Mary, "Jophes" and the angel during the procession at Christmas Eve mass (not necessarily a highlight for Mom & Dad, although it was pretty cute!)
  • Opening presents at Omma & Boppa's house on Christmas Eve (including a new race track with cars!)
  • Setting out cookies for Santa and carrots for Rudolph
  • Waking up on Christmas morning to discover that Santa brought her just what she asked for: Baby GoGo and "Frito Rocket" (aka "Fraggle Rock") and then opening more presents with Mom & Dad
  • Opening even MORE presents and Grammy and Grandpa's house in the afternoon on Christmas Day (EVB's favorite is a doctor kit complete with a "sep-a-soap")
  • Wrapping things up with one final party with the Johnsons the day after Christmas, which included the excitement of a real, live puppy dog!
Hunting for ornaments at the Kirchers'

(Unhappily) sitting on Santa's lap with Mom

Obligatory pose with all the cousins at Omma & Boppa's

Opening presents is fun!

Pout brought on by envying Gavin's Diego car ...

Looks like Santa & Rudolph enjoyed Ellen's treats!

Santa came while EVB was sleeping ...

Yippee! Baby GoGo!

Big hug for Baby GoGo

Crazy Christmas Morning hair :)

Hooray for more presents (and another baby doll!) at Grammy & Grandpa's!

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