Merry Christmas!

So today is Christmas. Josey had a blast. Santa brought her a few things and between Mommy and Daddy and Grandma Bucky, Pa, John-o and Katie she had a pretty good Christmas. She got a new table and chair set from Santa. This was perhaps the largest item she got. And the one that Santa was the most excited about. She also got a stuffed Grinch doll and the book too. She loves the Grinch. Thinks he is pretty funny. She has watched the Boris Karloff animated version over and over this Christmas Season. I think we are going to have to try and find that on DVD for her. She got some other toys and stuffed animals too. One of her favorite things is the new Tigger that bounces on his tail. She pushes his button and then bounces with him. With the biggest smile on her face the whole time. She sings with him too. It is so much fun to watch. We made cookies for Santa last night. She got to cut them out and then put some sprinkles on them. Then we went to look at lights. This is a tradition in my family that I want to pass on to her. I love to drive around and look at Christmas lights. I did not get any up this year on our house but hope that the rest of the world never stops because I just love them! She enjoyed them too. She loves all the blow up characters too. Thinks that is pretty neat. We came home and left a cookie for Santa and some milk. I have a Santa cookie plate and mug set that has Pooh on it. Very cute and very much something that she likes too. Santa drank his milk and ate most of his cookie too. She thought that was cool. Christmas was as I thought, a very exciting time for her. I loved her face when opening presents and the determination to get into them. I loved her enthusiasm also when she got something. I was watching the video I made of her coming in to the living room this morning and her reaction to the things that Santa left. She was surprised and grateful....almost like she could not believe it was for her. and really we were modest. We did not go overboard and get her a ton of stuff. She had enough toys that she could play with everything. I am hoping that she stays that grateful and excited. I truly hope that we can raise her not to expect a ton of stuff for Christmas and help her to remember others in need. As she gets older I will look for opportunities to give back that she can participate in.

Overall it was a fantastic Christmas. I hope you enjoy the pictures that I have included.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!