Christmas

We had a busy Christmas. Christmas Eve we went to Linda's house for brunch. Aubrey had a great time playing with baby Payton while the adults enjoyed the yummy food. Ciara slept through most of the visit. Aubrey had a great time checking out the tree ornaments and opening presents. She got a fun 5 Little Monkey Puppet book and Ciara got a soft cloth book.

Later in the afternoon we went to Don and Laurie's house for dinner. They had made a turkey with delicious sides. Again, Aubrey wasn't too excited to eat but Brian and and I were. Ciara slept through dinner so she missed all of the fun we were having. After dinner we went to the living room to open gifts. Don and Laurie had a whole Santa bag filled for the girls. They each got a music kit which Aubrey promptly opened and tried out. Ciara got a Target gift card which will come in handy very soon. Aubrey got a few coloring/sticker books, a few books about winter and Santa, and an electric dog that she can walk on a leash. The dog was her favorite gift of the day and she walked him all over their house with a huge grin on her face.

We came home and got the girls ready for bed. We had bought Aubrey a pair of Santa pajamas that she liked to look at but was scared to wear. She had been admiring them in her room for a few days but always balked when I pulled them out for her to wear. Surprisingly, on Christmas Eve she decided she was ready.

Christmas morning we woke up and got ready for Church. Grandpa met us there and both girls did well. Ciara slept through most of the service but was happy hanging out when she was awake. Aubrey stayed with us as there was no childcare available. She usually talks and wants to play during the service so we were a bit hesitant but she did great. She played in the aisle for a bit but she sat still for most of the service.

When we got home it was present time! Ciara nursed and then promptly fell asleep. Aubrey got to open her presents as well as Ciara's. Ciara got a few cute little outfits from Nana and Papa. She got a ball from Brian that sings and talks about shapes and numbers. I got her a hand print and footprint wall hanger and some blankets as well as two Christmas ornaments. Aubrey got a paint set, CandyLand, Memory, two Christmas ornaments and silly bands from us. Nana and Papa sent her a whole new wardrobe, some books a puzzle and a pillow pet. She made out like bandit and was super excited about all of her new things.

Later in the afternoon we went to Alice and Bob's for dinner. Aubrey played with Payton and had a few pictures taken with her. After dinner Maddie and her family came to the house and she and Aubrey had a blast. They did laps around the house, shared shoes and shared toys!

We had another chance to open presents and Aubrey had a great time passing presents out and opening her own. She got a cute pink track suit and an electric train. Ciara got some swaddle blankets and a little dress set with a matching sweater. The girls certainly lucked out this Christmas.

We left Alice and Bob's house late and Aubrey fell asleep in the car. Once we got home Brian put her in bed and we sat down on the couch to relax. I said to Brian, "We finally got through one holiday where Aubrey wasn't sick." Just about 2 minutes later she woke up crying so Brian went in to see what was going on. He took her into the bathroom where she vomitted several times. We got her cleaned up and settled and she went back to bed with no problems. We were so close to making it through a healthy holiday!