Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was a little different this year.  We usually celebrate Christmas morning at my mom and dad's house, after we open presents at our house, but this year, we stayed here most of the day.  My brother Jeff got a job down in Florida, so my parents went down there.  We sure missed them, and we had a really awesome day, just the three of us.  We did go over to my sister's for a little while to hang out, but otherwise, we had a lazy Christmas day, and never even got out of our jammies!  Avery got a new pair of Christmas pj's.  I bought them awhile ago and it is a good thing Christmas was today, as you can see!  She doesn't have much room left in them.  I should've known, she is really pushing those 12 month clothes!  She LOVES opening presents, and this was her third Christmas now, so she was a pro!  We just got her a few small things this year, but she loved them all.  She was so much fun today and we really had the best Christmas, despite being away from family.  We loved our time together.  I think she also finally kind of figured out how to go DOWN the stairs now too.  We practiced a lot today.  She is fast asleep now after an exciting few days.  I can only imagine how much fun next year will be... Only 365 more days!  (And uncle Jeff...you better be able to make it home next Christmas!  Love you :) - Warning, all Christmas morning pictures are straight out of bed, no make-up, etc..look at your own risk!)

Rockin the new Christmas jammies

Her new little shape van/car thing...she is her daddy's girl

All of her new books, and she still brings me her old favorite to read - the girl LOVES to read books and I'm not going to complain, it is awesome snuggle time

Playing with daddy - what she does best

Reading a new book with daddy

The Bahns on Christmas morning - we're going to try to make new jammies and an early morning Christmas picture a tradition - Avery has two of her shapes from her new toy and her new ornament in her hand..she carried them around all morning! (Yes, this is straight out of bed, no make-up, etc...this was big to post up here, so please don't look too close!)

Hmm..maybe a Christmas haircut next week for the little one??  I may just have to bite the bullet and do it.  Those of you who have seen her lately might agree..but I'm having such a hard time with it..though I think it might be time!

Waiting patiently for daddy to get her present out of the box

Checking out one of her new books

Opening a present