What a wonderful Christmas we had despite illness! Leighton went to the dr. 5 days before Christmas and for the first time in 2 years needed antibiotics to clear up an infection. She was not herself. It wasn't long after that Ainsley started hacking...constantly. She woke up on Christmas and was just pitiful. She ended up at the dr. with wheezing and needed a breathing treatment and antibiotics for a double ear infection. My poor baby! We even got an inhaler to boot. Not the end result I wanted but if it keeps her breathing effortlessly, we'll take it. So...after two dr.'s visits, a 10 day antibiotic, a 5 day antibiotic, one nebulizer, and one inhaler later...I am ready to talk about Christmas!
We had a special Christmas Eve service...Ainsley's first. I snagged a picture of what all children do in "big church"...color on the offering envelope.
I think we talked about Christmas for months. Leighton started receiving American Girl catalogues in the mail in September and she decided that she wanted a doll that looked just like her...brown hair, blue eyes, freckles, and earrings...and since this doll would look like her she informed us she should be named like her too so her name would be "Caroline." On Christmas Eve, Leighton opened Caroline and my little 4 year old jumped, and screamed, and squealed with delight. Mem and Pop knew just what she wanted...Caroline was finally "home!"
Ainsley needed a baby too since big sister was getting one. And what luck...Ainsley's very most favorite thing to do is feed, rock, and love on a baby! Here is baby "Katie."
Still so excited about Caroline she hit Ainsley in the head...as evidenced by Ainsley's expression and "owwww"! :)
All Caroline needed was a bed and Santa had that area covered!! Here comes Leighton on Christmas morning...
And here is Caroline's bed with a canopy draped around it to show Leighton that her bed would also be special. She got beads for her door to match Caroline's bed too!
Ainsley needed nothing but got a wagon that we can't wait to pull around the zoo. She also got lots of the two things she loves most....music and animals! She was one happy girl!
Here's the crew Christmas morning.
The ultimate gift was...the PILLOW PET! They have both loved them!
Leighton had no idea her Mem and Pop were getting her a Vera Bradley purse and so she was thrilled when she opened it. Can you tell?!?
Leighton is all about "frill" so I had a catch a quick picture!
Ainsley got a Vera purse too but I think she ultimately loved the .99 cent chap stick.
After our morning we headed to Mom and Dad's house for a fireman's breakfast. My dad has done this for years. It is his present to all of us. It was delicious! Thanks Dad!! And after nap we then went to Jim and Becky's house for Christmas dinner. What a treat that was. Thanks for having us!!
We are so blessed to have family so near and be able to share it with them. Thanks for all who shared in our Christmas day and made it special for my girls! Merry Christmas!
We had a special Christmas Eve service...Ainsley's first. I snagged a picture of what all children do in "big church"...color on the offering envelope.
I think we talked about Christmas for months. Leighton started receiving American Girl catalogues in the mail in September and she decided that she wanted a doll that looked just like her...brown hair, blue eyes, freckles, and earrings...and since this doll would look like her she informed us she should be named like her too so her name would be "Caroline." On Christmas Eve, Leighton opened Caroline and my little 4 year old jumped, and screamed, and squealed with delight. Mem and Pop knew just what she wanted...Caroline was finally "home!"
Ainsley needed a baby too since big sister was getting one. And what luck...Ainsley's very most favorite thing to do is feed, rock, and love on a baby! Here is baby "Katie."
Still so excited about Caroline she hit Ainsley in the head...as evidenced by Ainsley's expression and "owwww"! :)
All Caroline needed was a bed and Santa had that area covered!! Here comes Leighton on Christmas morning...
And here is Caroline's bed with a canopy draped around it to show Leighton that her bed would also be special. She got beads for her door to match Caroline's bed too!
Ainsley needed nothing but got a wagon that we can't wait to pull around the zoo. She also got lots of the two things she loves most....music and animals! She was one happy girl!
Here's the crew Christmas morning.
The ultimate gift was...the PILLOW PET! They have both loved them!
Leighton had no idea her Mem and Pop were getting her a Vera Bradley purse and so she was thrilled when she opened it. Can you tell?!?
Leighton is all about "frill" so I had a catch a quick picture!
Ainsley got a Vera purse too but I think she ultimately loved the .99 cent chap stick.
After our morning we headed to Mom and Dad's house for a fireman's breakfast. My dad has done this for years. It is his present to all of us. It was delicious! Thanks Dad!! And after nap we then went to Jim and Becky's house for Christmas dinner. What a treat that was. Thanks for having us!!
We are so blessed to have family so near and be able to share it with them. Thanks for all who shared in our Christmas day and made it special for my girls! Merry Christmas!
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