We had a great Christmas...despite Nora's screaming fear of Santa. She actually was fine until she actually was placed on his lap and then fine again two seconds after getting off his lap. Henry was so excited to see Santa - he wrote a letter to him (see picture below of him giving Santa his letter) and also preemptively wrote a thank you note to be mailed after Christmas. He asked for (and received): a Superman belt, a Batman belt, a Ninja costume, a Superman playset and a Crayola airbrush kit. Santa brought Nora a rocking horse that she LOVES! and brought a tent/tunnel for both of them to share.
Christmas Eve we spent with Brett's parents and had a lovely dinner and fun exchanging gifts. I, unfortunately, did not bring my camera with me (I was pretty terrible overall taking pictures this holiday season). Christmas morning once the kids were awake we did Santa gifts and stockings before Gigi, Bumpa and Uncle Geoff came over to exchange gifts. Once again we were all spoiled!
Henry checking out his Santa loot.
At first the only thing Nora really cared much about was getting her hands on candy but then Henry showed her how to ride her rocking horse and she has been riding it ever since! Here's a picture of Henry with what turned out to be one of his most favorite gifts - a bow and arrow set (suction cup tips, of course). Yesterday his friend told him that his sister has a REAL bow and arrow set...so guess what he wants for his birthday?
Henry was a very sweet helper to Nora - helping her unwrap her gifts which he loves doing. We had breakfast, opened more presents, Nora had a nap, we played for awhile and then headed over to Gigi's house for dinner with more of the extended family.
And, of course, more gifts! Including this playset for Nora that BOTH the kids love...it plays the same songs over and over and over. Lovely. ;)
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