Of course everyone likes to open gifts. However, we got the biggest kick out of watching Kylie open her gifts this year. Imagine this.....someone tells you that you just won a million dollars. Are you picturing your reaction? That is the reaction that we saw from Kylie with every gift. "Oh my goodness a Barbie." or "Oh my goodness it's a pair of pants." Seriously, it was the best!
We continued our little tradition of having the girls open ONE present on Christmas Eve. Of course, we choose that present because it is PAJAMAS!! With Auntie Jamie and Phillip spending the holiday with us, they wanted the girls to open one of theirs too, so we said it would be okay. I told Katie my reasoning was that the second present wasn't from us, so it didn't infringe on tradition. ***And yes, before I went to bed, I made sure the fire was out so Santa didn't get any serious burns.
The magic moment of the Christmas Eve pajamas...Landrie could hardly contain her excitement either. Sleepy girl in the swing, must be rough. I wonder if I would sleep that good in that swing?
Nice smiles by all, except for the serious one in the middle. The girls enjoyed spending some time with Auntie Jamie, and her help in making the Christmas cookies!!
Friday was a big day at Sallye Moore Elementary for all the kids! There was learning, of course, as well as an all school sing along in the cafeteria. Pretty serious business...afterwards I followed Jenna's class back to their room for their holiday party. That entailed pizza, several other snacks and cupcakes. They exchanged their little hand made 'gifts', and soon were on their way home for the holiday break. I got a couple snapshots of her with her little buddies..that's her and Taj above.
These two little ladies are like two peas in a pod, it's Jenna and Alycia.
First she cuts up with all sorts of giggling and laughter...
Here she shows off her leg and foot...
Then, she flashes some crazy gang signs or sign language. (we're not sure which)
The other day Jenna's class went to the school Christmas tree at the entryway to put on their hand made ornaments. Jenna's was a bell. You can see her peeking over the little boy named "Taj". He is the coolest little guy...he sits at Jenna's table, so she talks about him a lot. The little guy in front at the tree is one to watch out for...(in my fatherly opinion):)
We spent some time Sunday afternoon making Christmas cookies with our friends the Nordwick/Rebarcheks and the Bradleys. Jenna and Kylie had a great time with Andrew and Ian...Landrie was just supervising. Next year she will join the assembly line too...
The most fascinating thing for them was the sprinkles. The frosting was fun, but nothing compared to covering them with sprinkles...except of course for eating them!
Jenna was thrilled with her bowling skills; many times she managed to knock most of the pins down and maybe even got a strike? The simplicity of the whole thing is just great.
Kylie knocked over eight of them on this round, and I think she got some air running back to tell us. If she didn't get some air, this is proof that her hair got some air...she's our little muppet.
Jenna did lots of reading, it was nice for her to be able to read to someone other than us. She read some Junie B. Jones to Pop Pop, and some more Junie B. on her own...
Landrie wanted to be held a lot over the week, so thank goodness Shanny came to the rescue and helped out to give us a break.
Uncle Mike flew in from Orlando for a couple of days. He spent time with the girls...and caught a little cat nap on the evening of Thanksgiving. Good luck with law school Mike!
Uncle Conor was popular with the girls. They loved every minute drawing, playing pool...it didn't matter what, as long as it was with Conor. Kylie was scared of his dirt bike, she said it was loud...so as long as that wasn't around, Kylie was always shouting, "Where's Uncle Conor?"
The girls got together for a shot with Pop Pop, Aunt LeAnn and Great Grandma Marge. It is so nice to be able to get together...we will look forward to next year, Thanks for a great time.
I just have to pay a little respect and wish a very Happy Birthday to our faithful peekapomapoodle, Sammy. He puts up with a lot from Jenna and Kylie, and soon will do the same for his newest sister Landrie. From poking at his eyes, smacking his back while "petting" him, or chasing him...Sammy is loved completely!! While in Illinois for Thanksgiving, Kylie had a tearful moment, I asked her why she was sad and she said..."I miss Sammy." So Happy 8th Birthday old boy, that's people years...50 in dog years. That is a milestone!
