Saturday, December 26, 2009

Merry Christmas!

Melia's first Christmas turned out great. We didn't go to all of the holiday activities we wanted, but I think she got her fill of HO HO HO. Between Christmas parades, Christmas parties and looking at Christmas lights, I think we are off to some great family traditions. And we finally got the tree up!

It was important to me that we have a tree for Melia's first Christmas. We normally get a large tree and have some small fake trees throughout the house. This year, because of all the remodeling at the house, I did not decorate for Christmas. But despite everything, we put up a 14 foot tree in the kitchen and finally got it decorated on December 23rd! Melia did well with the tree, although the glittery ornaments were very tempting!

Christmas eve was spent at Grammy's house with Daddy's family. Grammy got Melia some great gifts - Daddy had lots of fun playing with them! Christmas morning was spent at Aunt Lisies' house opening gifts from Santa (and Grandpa, Nonna and Grandma) with the cousins. Melia is very excited about her gift certificate to Bayside Gymnastics! Thanks Aunt Lisie!

Until the remodeling is complete (hopefully next week), most of the toys are staying put away. It will be like Christmas all over again when her play area is complete!

Christmas 2009 was very memorable and we are looking forward to many more!