Home sweet home: where we hang our stockings and wait for the Christmas magic to occur. It was so fun to watch Kaelah enjoy the holidays for the first time this year.
Kaelah is a huge helper around the house when she wants to be.
On December 19th we attended the Hover Home's "Raggedy Ann & Candy" event. I rescued our Raggedy Ann & Andys from the basement & introduced them to the children in anticipation. Afterward Kaelah was very happy to have gone to Raggedy Ann's house, but because they were some of the smallest people there, they got lots of attention. And those of you who know Kaelah understand she only likes attention from certain people in certain places. Danny did great of course, but this picture was taken as we were ready to leave & he was ready to nap.
Danny's first time with Santa. He's a very agreeable child. Kaelah only got close enough to take the candy cane out of his hand. She sure does recognize & get excited about Santa now-a-days. Pictures aren't as scary as real people.
The first presents we opened for Christmas this year was from Danny & Kaelah's birth families. I forgot to bring my camera for when we met with Danny's family, but here are a couple from when we opened the presents mailed to us from Kaelah's birth mother. I thought it was soooo sweet that both families gave presents to each of the children. I am grateful that when my children are old enough to ask about their biological roots & can just gush about the wonderful memories they provided us with.
Below: After coming back from Utah we opened presents with Gma & Gpa B. It was nice to have gifts so spread out. We certainly never have to spend much money at Christmastime on our children -- other people spoil them for us!
Grandpa's calendar for 2010. I think this will be a yearly tradition for a long time.
Grandma Karyl scored us some matching aprons, oven mitts, & pot holders. Kaelah wanted to make muffins or cookies right away! Good thing there were more presents to open!
Kaelah became a pro at opening presents by the end of December. She is so much fun.
It's been cold outside, & one afternoon Kaelah asked to "go shopping." We needed diaper ointment so away we went... and came home with a gingerbread house kit purchased at 75% off. What a wonderful way to spend the evening with the whole family together.
And somehow Danny was delighted to watch even if we wouldn't let him eat the candy.
Merry Christmas from CO!
Home sweet home: where we hang our stockings and wait for the Christmas magic to occur. It was so fun to watch Kaelah enjoy the holidays for the first time this year.
Kaelah is a huge helper around the house when she wants to be.
On December 19th we attended the Hover Home's "Raggedy Ann & Candy" event. I rescued our Raggedy Ann & Andys from the basement & introduced them to the children in anticipation. Afterward Kaelah was very happy to have gone to Raggedy Ann's house, but because they were some of the smallest people there, they got lots of attention. And those of you who know Kaelah understand she only likes attention from certain people in certain places. Danny did great of course, but this picture was taken as we were ready to leave & he was ready to nap.
Danny's first time with Santa. He's a very agreeable child. Kaelah only got close enough to take the candy cane out of his hand. She sure does recognize & get excited about Santa now-a-days. Pictures aren't as scary as real people.
The first presents we opened for Christmas this year was from Danny & Kaelah's birth families. I forgot to bring my camera for when we met with Danny's family, but here are a couple from when we opened the presents mailed to us from Kaelah's birth mother. I thought it was soooo sweet that both families gave presents to each of the children. I am grateful that when my children are old enough to ask about their biological roots & can just gush about the wonderful memories they provided us with.
Below: After coming back from Utah we opened presents with Gma & Gpa B. It was nice to have gifts so spread out. We certainly never have to spend much money at Christmastime on our children -- other people spoil them for us!
Grandpa's calendar for 2010. I think this will be a yearly tradition for a long time.
Grandma Karyl scored us some matching aprons, oven mitts, & pot holders. Kaelah wanted to make muffins or cookies right away! Good thing there were more presents to open!
Kaelah became a pro at opening presents by the end of December. She is so much fun.
It's been cold outside, & one afternoon Kaelah asked to "go shopping." We needed diaper ointment so away we went... and came home with a gingerbread house kit purchased at 75% off. What a wonderful way to spend the evening with the whole family together.
And somehow Danny was delighted to watch even if we wouldn't let him eat the candy.
Merry Christmas from CO!
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