Our first celebration was at home. We had our own little family Christmas a few days early since Tom had to work and we had such a busy Christmas schedule ahead of us. We really wanted Gloria to be able to spend the morning at home with us so we could have a nice quiet time together.
What a perfect day it was! Gloria was over the moon excited about everything. It was so much fun this year! We enjoyed watching her rip into her gifts, which she learned very quickly how to master! After gift opening, we enjoyed a special breakfast and even stayed in our pajamas most of the day:) That night, I read "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" to Gloria before bed (a book her daddy picked out special for her). I got all choked up while reading it because for her, this was a new and wonderful story and she was just so excited about it! I loved reading it to her (even now, when she has had us read it to her every day! haha). What a magical time in a child's life! I do remember those days now...funny how you forget for so many years.
Christmas Eve we spent at Irene and Dave's house. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed spending the evening together. Gloria was a big helper that evening. Not only did she have fun opening her gifts, she enjoyed helping everyone else open their gifts as well! haha She didn't seem too interested in what was actually in the gift, just the opening part:)
We hosted Christmas Day here at the house for my family. This was our first time hosting Christmas here and it was busy! I think I need a few more years of practice to get as good as my mom and Irene...phew! :) It was a great day though. Gloria had fun playing with all our guests...she was so excited she was running circles from the living room to the kitchen the first 10 minutes everyone arrived! It meant so much to have everyone here. Irene and Dave even stopped by for some visiting and dessert at the end of the evening.
We ended Christmas night by reading Gloria the Christmas story from her bible given to her by Ellie, Neil and Jonathan. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
We loved every moment with everyone. It was such a special time. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful family! We love them so much!
We hope you and your family, friends and loved ones had a wonderful holiday! Merry Christmas! A few days belated:)
Visit our Christmas 2009 album for all the photos from the three celebrations.
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