Santa's Visit / Babys First Christmas

We made the trip to Denver this year and spent time with Erica's family for Christmas. It was lots of fun! The kids got to open a gift on Christmas Eve... It was Christmas Pajamas! This has been a tradition in my family from way back. (Christmas PJ's) And even though we always knew what it would be, we looked forward to it. There's nothing like brand new jammies to be wearing on Christmas morning.

Priya and Taj put out cookies and milk for Santa. They were not surprised the next morning, to see that he had accepted their offering. Probably enhancing the ability of his round little belly to shake like a bowl full of jelly.
They did not overlook the Reindeer either. The Reindeer got baby carrots. And the day after Christmas, the kids looked out in the yard, which was full of deer tracks. Really, truly! And their faces lit up with the thought that while Santa was in the house filling their stockings, the Reindeer were in their yard pawing about and enjoying the baby carrots. It was positively proof of the magic of Christmas!

The kids set straight to work opening gifts from Santa, and family. They were pro's at unwrapping gifts, and could move so quickly that Grammie got lots of blurry shots, just like the one below!


What was especially wonderful this Christmas, was that the family now numbered five. This was Ashas first Christmas. She dressed up in her Christmas PJ's, too. She looks wonderful in red! (in every color really!) She is the sweetest baby! She is starting to be interested in interacting with everyone around her. And is interested in toys and colorful items you hold in front of her. She has a happy disposition, and she sleeps through the night... I could go on and on...
Here is a scrapbook layout for her. It is time to get an album started for her! No time to waste :-) *Remember you can click on these to see them bigger.