Christmas in Bellingham

We went up to Bellingham Christmas Eve and had a relaxing dinner at home. Auntie Karli and Uncle Jason came up Christmas morning and the all day party started. We had such a great time watching L open all her gifts. None of the toys top her affection for my parents dog Stella. She has a fun new squeak/squeal that she makes whenever Stella is around. 

Uncle Jason and L 

Christmas Morning Breakfast

Running after Stella 

L found her presents

Opening up a very special gift from Aunt Karli. 

New camera

Ring, Ring Ring... anyone home? (L loves to play phone!)

Baby in a box

L loved all the bows

L and Papa

Karli and Jason :)

Will girls with their Dad

Bath Time 

Papa came in to join the fun 

Christmas in the Northwest

After a long day of travel we arrived in Seattle. L was a trooper on the plane and became friends with everyone she met. We had a fun filled day at Aunt Karli and Uncle Jason's. Tons of family came over to meet Laurelea for the first time. My Grandparents had never met her so it was such fun to see them interact and for her to meet all her Great Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Grandma Will meeting Laurelea for the first time 

Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad 

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Cousins shot with G and G (we do this every year!)

L looking for Santa

L sporting her new shirt from Auntie Karli that says "Auntie Knows Santa"

L hanging out in a chair that Grandpa will made a long time ago 

L and Grandma Will 

Grandpa and Dad doing the railroad spike gift exchange. This started over 20 years ago and is a  Will Christmas tradition that they make something out of spikes.

L playing with Nana and her new favorite toy from Uncle Scott- Mickey!

Gramma, me and L 

L was ready to play 

So Grandma got down and played. Grandma is over 85 years old! 

Auntie Karli giving L some sugar

Day Care Christmas Party

Our day care had a holiday party this evening. They served quite a feast and the man with a white beard even paid a visit! The kids were so excited for the party. It was great to mingle with the other parents.

Allison and her Mom

David

Kennedy

L strutting her stuff

Sala

Angel

Chanting for Santa

And here he comes

And our poor daughter still hates him

Family picture attempt

All the kids in the day care with Nubia and Sulma

Cory and L trying to accept her gift from the gift exchange

I heart Jack!

"more presents!"

Jack a close friend who moved away sent Laurelea a very exciting gift! She loved the jingle bells. Thank you so much Jack for thinking of us. We sure do miss you guys.

Shake it

"Hey Mom, you want a turn?"

She's one lucky little girl!

It's been a day filled with present opening and playing. We literally started at 8 and just finished opening all her gifts. We wanted to be certain she had time to play and appreciate all her new toys. We are feeling overwhelmed with all the new toys so we can only imagine how she is feeling. So far, we've not heard any complaints just a lot of laughter and excitement. A big thanks and an open mouth kiss from L to Neen, Grammy, Grampy, Uncle Chris, Spring, Nana and Papa!

New kitchen from Neen

Laurelea started busting out some stellar dance moves in celebration!

She loved the grow with me feature!

Potty book from Uncle Chris

Sing along tea set

L's stockings!

First cub cake (no worries, it's of the plastic variety)

L in a box with an apple

"hey Mom, have you checked out this amazing toy from Neen? He giggles and spins and I love him!"

Trying out the new hiking back pack! It worked perfectly and L loved it. Thanks Nana and Papa!